It's time to celebrate. .
It's timeto celebrate the past by reflecting:
on our achievements and our setbacks.:
Championships have been won.;
scholarships have been awarded.and lasting
friendships have been.created during the:
i.125 years. Countless Ham/etpapers have
been written, numerous Latin vocabulary1
quizzes have been taken, and hundreds of
thousands of students have walked the
hails of Prep. There is a bit of history in
every wall, every brick, every nail and
every bolt. Prep has nurtured and fostered
:young students within its motto of Men for
Others. Hardships have also found their
way into the Prep community as students
and faculty alike have struggled with family
problems, illnesses, and sometimes deaths.
However, the power of Prep, itsspirituality.
its warmth, have all helped its members to
cope with and eventually overcome the
hardships. A lot has happened at Grand
and Warren since it opened its doors in

To make sure that their picture is taken, seniors Larry
Gallagher, Francis Mansfield, Anthony Guirgis, and Santiago
Fernandez do everything in their power to capture the
photographer's flash.

In Mr. Noga's Latin I dass, he
tells a freshman to hand out
popen-oh, wait, that’ s Mr. Noga!
In addition to teaching Latin 1,
Mr. Noga also taught Latin 2
Honors, Latin 4 and
coached track.
Last YMf, seniors Dove Smith and
Jaime de Leon along with the
other yearbook editors, had dinner
at Mrs. Costanzo's house to
celebrate the completion of the
1996 Petrean. Ihe main course
included ziti, brackde, meatballs,
and crisp salad. Now
that's eolin'.

At Junior Orientation, Justin Brown, Andrew Brusgard, and Jason Correia compare schedules.
Andrew was amazed with the amount of free periods Jason had. In addition to this, juniors
received their 1.0. cards, their locker numbers, and were welcomed back to Prep for another
exciting year.

Everyday at recess, students
line up to get that fresh
flavor of o hotdog from
Sam. For only $1.35,
students got their dogs
topped with chili and
saurkrout- not a bad deol.

The Prep Community is made up of very
active people who aim to live life to the
fullest. Whether they practice for hours to
make that forensics speech perfect, make a
game-saving tackle on the one yard line, or
stay until the early hours of the morning at
St. Peter'sCollegeforafinai dress rehearsal,
the members of the Prep community are
always willing to putforth their best efforts.
It's time to celebrate thefuture by looking
ahead to the distant horizons of life. The
Prep will continue to mold young students
into true Men for Others. The teachers will

continue to give the students the education
they need to face the real world.

The

friendships that are made at Prep will
continue to grow and strengthen as the
years pass. Although the students will move
on in search oftheir own unique purpose in
life. Prep will always be at 144 Grand. They
will return to share a story, say hello, orjust
While trying to increase the interest lor the student
publications, seniors loe Pike and David Smith show their
wares. Dave proudly displays last year's product, loe,
on the other hand, could not find an old Petroc laying
around.

come back to have that wholesome feeling
of walking the halls of Prep once more. In
other words, the spirit of Prep will always
remain with them. This spirit is the
gift that one receives after, living the Prep
.experience, and is a cause for great
celebration. Let's Celebrate!

4 I 1997 Petrean

At the footboB < b m , ft. Kmon,

SJ. addresses the parents of the
(foyers. Outing fils speed, he
reminded the parents to celebrate
ead) indvidual occompSshmont of
08 the football players, and wished
the players success in the upcoming
season.
looting forward to 0 great season,
the footimS players end the roily
wfth a huddle. brety year,
students show a peat amount of
spot for Ike football team. Vib
year, for example, fans traveled a#
1he way 10 fo a m s to support
the team.

S

The H tolly is the biggest fmstarter doting the year for spwfc
teams, and the biggest event for the Spirit Committee. Seniors John
fakkdw, t o n Cody, and Joseph M m je f Ihe festivities otitkm y
by showing Prep sptft and getting the crowd psyched op.

Senior team Itadm Steve
Hmktcko, Foul Madavi, and
Melt Ttmsztiewicz pot the
king on the cake, fist a
Itth bit bt/ote diimt.
Ovuol, the retreat m s a
good one. ft. haatto, SJ.
commented, This (Team
Retreat] was one of the
best, if not the best, retreats
in 0 hug time.'

T h i/ O n e v g:o t
nec#ffiefirstthingsyou’re®igft(;
asayearbcckstaff member is
thatyoucannotdedicatethebook
tothemoderator. Ruleswerenr.eanttcbe
broken, andthisyear'syearbookeditorial
staff found good reasons to break this
cardinal rule. With the help of Ellen
Stanli.ourrepresentatve^omHerffJones.
wewereabletokeepthiseditorial decision
asecretfromthisyear's honcreeforthe
entireyear—cotan easytask. Whether
itwasworkingonthisspreadathofheor
developingourownfllffi,we managedto
conceal this secret. Even though we
knewthatthedecisionmayseembiased,
there were too many qualities in her
personality that simply could not be
ignored.
AsateacherofSpanish and French,
sheisverymuchdedicatedtomakingher
students learn these languages and
cultures. She triesto instill her passion
ofSpanish andFrench intoherstudents
sothattheymayappreciatewhattheyare
learning. ThroughHe homework and
special projectssheassigns, shetriesto
have her students master tie skills
presentedtothem. She isa[sowillingto
gooutofherwaysothatherstudentsmay
haveeveryopportunitytolearn. Thisyear
alone, shetaughtfour levels of French,
rangingftomFrenchStoFrench5Honors.
After reading a piece of yearbook copy, Mrs. Coslmzo
is obviously pleased because she will not need to
heavily edit the artide. This year, a system ms
incorporated to take pressure off the moderator, father
than giving copy to Mrs. Costanzo immediately, oS of
the editors m ild edit it several limes to perfection.
Tins method proved to save time, and m s more
eflident when it m e down to deadlines.

Dedication

Eventhoughshecouldn’tdividehertime
equallytoeach class, shestll. managed
to give attention to everyone and was:
alwaysavaifableforextraftelp. Herlove
ofteacfing isiEw&sly demonstratedin
theclassroom: butitisprimarilyreflected
in the slidenfe who appreciate her
miirfWfaisandwho areabletospeak
Spanish and French outside of fht
cisroom.
Notonly issheaMown presenceIn
theclassroom; she Isalsovery invclved
in Prep'sactivities. Lastyear, when she
volunteeredtc co-moderatethaPetrean..
manyfacultymembersthoughtshewas
out of her mind. Even yearbook staff
members thought she was: making a
critical mistake. However, shesimply
wanted to help. As a true believer jj
student-runorganizatiore,:shegavetotal
freedomtc thisyear'sstaff—adramatic
changefrompreviousyears. Shehadthe
utmoSconfidencethatwecouldproduce
a steliarbcokthatwould befunto read
andinformativeaswell. Also, theeditors
estallshed acloserelationshipwith her.
Neverbeforehasthere beenaneditorial
staffthatwassoclosetotheirmoderator.
The yearbook editors are her second
familybecausesheknowsandgetsalong
with’USSowell. But more importantly,
shelovedus. Whateverwe needed, she

C
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alwayswontourofherwayfcrus. When
she’s net involved in the world of
journalism,she iseithermoderatingthe
Mionai HonorScciety, theFrenchNHS,
or the French Club. Whether she took
NHS membersto Hobokento walk for
diabetes, orwhenshereturnedfromNew
York with French Club members at
midnightafterseeing a play, everything
that she does is rooted in her spirit of
service. Withallthis,sheevenfoundtime
during the Mission Drive to bake her
deliciousgoodieswhichweredevoured
byfacultyandstudentsalike.
She is also one of the few teachers
with whom students have established
close relationships. She tries to getto
knowherstudentsbothinandoutofthe
classroom. Studentsareneverintimidated
totalkto heron apersonal level. She is
agood listener, givesgoodadvice, andis
truly a greatfriend. Thisyear’sseniors
vsffl miss hervery ri8!ch.
Forall ofher dedicationtothe Prep,
for her good heart, and lovable
personality, itiswithgreathonor, pride,
andprestigethatthisyear'seditorial staff
dedicates the 1997 Petrean to our
yearbookmoderator, ourfriend, aperson
whom we have come to love so very
much, a true woman for others,
Mrs. BernadetteCostanzo.

While her army of yearbook writers, photographers, and editors were busily working next door for
the October deadline, Mrs. Costanzo found a lot of time to grade her French and Spanish quizzes.
What we didn't know is that she baked a batch of brownies, that are sitting
in the yellow canister in
the bookcase, for us,
to celebrate our completion of
the

deadline.

While junior Chris Boggiano couldn't quite get the computer operation down,
Mrs. Costanzo, the true
computer guru herself,
was always willing to show
Chris the tricks to the trade.
Actually, she probably doesn't know the
difference between hardware and software, but we won't tell Chris that.

In French 3, Mrs. Costanzo began the year with a grammar lesson on the passive voice. Here, she
explains to Tom Spataro, Joe Santos, and Tom Gargiulo the importance of agreement between the
(ostonzo, along with her group of travelling incognitos, stop in front of a French Castle for a group shot. This past summer,
took six seniors and two alumni into the back alleys of Paris, the abandon stations of the Metro, the unknown graves of
Cemetary

fere

Lachaise,

and

the

plains

of

the

Loire

past participle of the verb and the direct object.

Valley.

H rs. Bernadette Ccstanzc

Hundreds of years ago, St. Ignatius of Loyola
underwent a metanoia, a type of change from the soul
outward, in which he became a better person. He
realized the importance of a solid education and passed
his knowledge on to the Jesuit order. From that point
on, the Jesuits have been educating students in the fine
arts, sciences, philosophy, andjust about everything in
between.
Today, the faculty at Prep carries on that proud
tradition of academic excellence. The teachers help
students learn more aboutthe mysteries ofthe universe,
the greatestworks of literature, and the many languages
ofthe world. However, the education one receives at
P re p

goes way beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic.

From a biology report to a Campion paper, the students
are always encouraged to develop new ways ofthinking.
They are urged to keep an open mind when dealing with
issues that are foreign to them. They learn to look at
both sides of an issue before making irrational decisions.
The whole individual is educated.
In the future, the students of Prep will follow the path
of St. Ignatius by using their knowledge to achieve their
personal best.

Prep will produce skilled doctors,

architects, and lawyers. It will produce the politicians
and leaders who make laws, and the police officers to
enforce them. It will produce generous teachers who
will carry on this celebration of knowledge for
generations to come.
Academ ics Divider

( S e t t in g in t o

la p ccording to Ms.
jm jL Hellstrom, "The art
a ir ÂŽ ] program
has
grown quickly, and one of
its successes has been the
students' willingness to try
new things and work hard.â&#x20AC;?
The art program was
designed to not only teach
students about the art of a
culture, but to also teach
about the culture itself. This
was made possible through
the
art
program's
coordination with the World
Civ. course.
In the first semester, the
Intro to Art students
concentrated mainly on the
art of the earlier Greek and
Roman
civilizations.
Students drew comic strips
using figures in Greek
mythology as modern-day
super herdes. In the second
semester, students studied
African andAsian artthrough
the creating of prints in the
style ofJapanesewood block
prints, reviewed material
Using his specially designed chalkboard, Mr.
Jones demonstrates the treble G
del to his freshman Music class.
In Music doss,
students made use
of

this

double sided board to belter
comprehend concepts such as
common time, crescendos, and
rests.

t fje

M ug
covered in the Intro to Art
course, explored color
theory, and became
acquainted with both two
and three-dimensional
works of art. The students
drew still-life pictures while
concentrating on value as
well. The StudioArt2 course
focused on drawing from
observation and on two and
three-dimensional works of
art. For one of the class
projects, students created
logo
designs
using
Macintosh computers.
Students in the Studio Art 3
course researched andwrote
about their own interests,
andthen compiled a portfolio
offifteen to twenty paintings
related to that subject.
The music program was
designed to teach students
the basic fundamentals of
music in the Intro to Music
course. Students who
wished to obtain a deeper
knowledge of music were

o fc A x t
abletotake the MusicTheory
classes.
The Introto Music course,
required for all freshmen,
surveyed both past and
present Western music.
Students in this course
learned the basics of music
and discovered various
orchestral instruments.
This year two Music
Theory classes were offered:
Basic Music Theory and
Advanced Music Theory.
Basic MusicTheorystudents
learned the fundamentals of
writing music, the formation
ofchords, andvarious scales.
Students in the latter course
were acquainted with a
deeper knowledge of this
subject, and in addition to a
final exam, were required to
conduct the Prep Band
concert. "The purpose of
the Music program istoteach
the art of listening to and
appreciating
music,"
commented Mr. Jones.

4s one of only four students in the
Advanced Music Theory dass, senior
Stephen Hudacko is tested on his
knowledge of drawing chords. In this
dass, students focused on the more
complex skills of chord forming, the
diatomic scale, and composition of music.
At the end of art dass,
freshmen Adolfo layas and
Amit Voro approach Ms.
HeHstrom with questions.
The Intro to Art course
focused on learning about
colors, vocabulary terms, and
mixing paints.

Ms. Hellstrom gave students the
opportunity to try their hand at
teaching. Senior Jimmy Leung, a
veteran of the art program, teaches
dass on how to draw with lines.

Ihe fourth floor of I k tnrfish Building was resmed f t display the projects
and woiks of Ihe Freshman M and Slvt/io h t dasses.
This particular exhibit
shows ait projects that students created during Ihe first marking period.

Knowing that his Englsih 1 doss
would ask him if he had graded
their essays, Mr. Casey uses recess
to finish reading the last paragraph
of a student's composition. In
fact, he liked it so much that he
gave the paper a B/B±.
Vocabulary quizzes tested
students on their ability to
identify words in sentences
and analogies. During a
periodic vocab quiz, freshmen
in Mr. Koszyk's class work
diligently to find the correct
sentence completions and

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1) You have a ten page paper due
on H am let tomorrow, and
you have one source.
2) You find yourself sharing the
name "Sir" w ith twenty-three
other classmates.
3) You end up seeing words
(W ebster’s New Collegiate
Dictionary) flying through
the air.
4) You can recite proper MLA
documentation in your sleep.
5) You find th a t you have the
am azing ability to write a
two page paper a t recess.

Eng*lish (ing'glish) n. 1. a subject at Prep that students are
required to take for four years. 2. a language commonly
spoken at Prep. 3. a class that develops a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing
and reading skills. 4. Mr. Campionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;enough said.
eachers in English
classrooms alf
across the country
preach the unequivocal
importance of punctuation
and grammar, yet rarely
seemto give enough thought
tothe significance ofcontent.
AtSt. Peter's Prep, however,
teachers not only stress the
importance of grammar, but
also place an overwhelming
emphasis on content. As
Chairman of the English
Department, Mr. Massarellf
commented, "You could
write a paper that is 100%
grammatically correct, but
if what you say in that paper
and the thoughts behind it
have no meaning, then it's
not worth reading."
The first two years of
English were geared toward
American
Literature,
including a brief introduction

to William Shakespeare.
Grammar and vocabulary
Were emphasized, as was
the importance of speaking
and writing skills. English 3
was asurveycourse of British
'literature, which included
such great literary works as
Tales and Shakespeare's
Hamlet. Students enhanced

their writing skills in the
many papers written
throughouttheyear. In their
senior year, students had a
variety of electives to choose
from, including: Sports
Literature, Shakespeare,
Ghost and Horror Fiction,
Modern Irish Writers, AfroAmerican Literature, Fiction
into Film, Literature of War,
and of course, AP English.
This wide range of literary
courses allowedthe students

to moldthemslves into better
writers. They also studied
the writing styles of authors
Ernest Hemingway, Edgar
Allan Poe, Geoffrey Chaucer,
Arthur Miller, and William
Shakespeare, to name afew.
Whether It was an
intriguing discussion of
Paradise l.ost in Mr.
Campion's class, or a book
that kept the students up all
night in Ghost and Horror
Fiction with Fr. Hoag, the
English teachers neverfailed
to stress the necessity of
good content. Mr. Massarelli
summed it up by saying,
"Grammar is important, but
what keeps the reader
turning pages is content.
You can fix grammatical
mistakes, but ifyour content
is lousy, then you're in
trouble."

When Air. M ile had his freshmen read a
hook, he muld spend lime in dass
discussing Ihe novel, asking Ihe students
questions to make sure that they
completed their assignment. During a
discussion on fade, it is obvious that
these students did their homework, as they
are eager to answer Mr. Inine's ifiestion.

Juniors in English 3 learned
about Medieval England and the
literature
thatemerged during
that time period.
Discussing
Geoffrey Chaucer's
Ihe
Cnntarhnry Tales. Mrs.
Hennessey illustrates and
outlines
to her juniors how
novel reflected the
characteristics of the era.

this

jComo se dice?
his year, the foreign
language
department became
two, with Ms. Baber as
chairwoman of Classical
Languages, and Mr.
DeAngelo as chairman of
Modern Languages. Both
departments continued the
tradition of opening a variety
of cultural doors to their
students. Prep's foreign
languageteachers help build
bridges between the
grammar/vocabulary to the
traditions, customs, and
people associated with the
languages. By doing this, the
faculty are able to give their
students many more
opportunities to enhance
their learning outside ofthe
books. Also, this assists the
Prep students in learning and
comprehending a foreign
languagethatwill allowthem
in the future to easily
communicate with others in
an ever growing global
community.
The Prep classical and
foreign language curriculum
is similar to a building block
process. In their freshmen
year, the students build a
solid platform with the
classical languages by
literally"becoming one" with
the Latin language. They
can continue intheir learning
and understanding of Latin
Class discipline is constantly exemplified in
Ur. Hoga's Latin classes. Here, Mr.
Hoga reprimands a freshman lor missing a
makeup quiz on the previous day. The
poor freshman was then forced to mn
laps around Ihe [nrfish building.

AC/iDE/HICS

forthe restoftheirfouryears
at Prep. During a student's
sophomore year, he has the
option oftaking the classical
languages of Latin or Greek
and the modern languages
of Italian, Spanish, German,
or French.
The Prep students are
taught by an experienced
faculty who have continued
to grow in competence every
year. Mr. Anthony Loria was
a new edition this yearto the
Modern Language depart­
ment. Having learned Italian
by living in Italy, Mr. Loria
attempted to teach his
students similarly via
“immersion” or "only Italian
spoken in the classroom.”
He taught Italian 1,2, and 3
Honors.
Ms. Garcia commented
on the Prep modern
language curriculum by
saying that, "By offering a
variety of classes, including
AP and honors courses, the
students are able to learn at
their own pace." This year
she taught Native Spanish 1,
Spanish 2, Spanish 3
Honors, AP Spanish
Language, and AP Spanish
Literature. To help her
accomodate the number of
studentstaking Spanish, new
faculty member Mr.
Quintana taught Spanish 1,
Mrs. Costanzo taught

Spanish 2, and Fr. Denny
taught Spanish 1 and 2.
After a year spent as an
exchange teacher in Berlin,
Mr. DeAngelo returned to
Prep with many new ideas
and loads of cultural wisdom
to impart to his students.
First, he quickly received an
update from his students on
what Mr. Brendgens had
taught them. Knowing this,
Mr. DeAngelo identified
which topics he needed to
review and which ones he
wanted to introduce to his
German scholars. As in the
past, Mr. DeAngelo assumed
full responsibility of the
German program, teaching
German I,II, and III Honors.
Mr. Silvestris introduced
the students to the French
language in French I, while
Mrs. Costanzo offered a
demanding curriculum to
studentswho continuedtheir
French education in French
II, III Honors, IV Honors, and
V Honors. She shared her
thoughts about French and
other foreign languages by
saying, "I think it's important
for everyone to know
another language, besides'
their own. It expands and
enhances one’s knowledge
of the world and her many
cultures, as well as show a
respect to her many
peoples."

In the Spanish Native dosses, students
learned to perfect their oral and mitten
Spanish while becoming acquainted with
literature that reflected Spanish and South
American cultures. Ms. Sarcia reviews with
her students the characteristics of a
neoclassical poem.

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As Mr. Sabedra h it to
teach elsewhere, Mr. Loth
had some big shoes to ffl
as Prep's 'suave" Italian
entertainer. Mr. Loria tries
to trick the yearbook
photographer in his own
version of Where's Waldo.
See how well Mr. Loria
blends in with his students.

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Alter recovering from the first dance
where he was mistaken for a
freshman, Mr. Quintana tells this story
to his sophomore Spanish students.
Although he took over Fr. Aracidi’ s
classroom, he m s unable to
his predecessor’ s unique accent.

Reviewing the course outline with his
students, Mr. Ul/is speaks about the
expectations for his students. Students in
his class appreciated the fascinating facts
of history through Mr. Lillis's eccentric and
enthusiastic teaching style .
Senior Chris Casazza dutifully
accepts his quiz covering the
accomplishments of Theodore
Roosevelt and Woodrow
Wilson. Seniors John
Magcalas and Mike Carandan
secretly discuss the system
they will use to communicate
the answers of the quiz to
each other. They agreed
that a cough would mean
'A / a sneeze would mean
'B / a yawn would mean
% ' and scratching of the
head would mean ' D

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1) You never have to
do any o f th a t
"teacher stuff."
2) Your seventh period is
a free period.
3) The D eclaration o f InÂ­
dependence can be
your w orst enemy.
4) Your head could be
served to you on
a platter.
5) Sleep is n o t healthy.

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verall.theaimof

1 0 1 the History

department is to
teach students at Prep about
the history of thi United
States and the rest of the
world. They are also taught
to use the knowledge that
they have acquired here to
make the world a better
place,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Curry, the
chairperson of the History
department
In the freshmafi; World
Civ course students studied
the history ofvarious cultures
around the world. Religion,
government, and society
were a few of the topics

discussed during the course
ofthe year. In addition to the
demanding cpursework,
students strove to develop
better skills: in essay-writing
and note-taking, and were
introduced to the computer
system in the library.
The U.S. History courses
sought to teach students
aboutAmericaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. The
students in U.S. History 1
learned of events ranging
from the colonization of
North America to the
presidency of Theodore
Roosevelt. The second half
of U S History dealt with
issuesfrom the start ofWorld

War I to the present day. The
students in AP U.S. History
learned aboutthese issues in
greater d e tal,
They
frequently engaged in
friendly
debates
to
strengthen their knowledge
of concepts such as
mercantilism and capitalism.
Seniors were also given
the chance to take history
electives, such as U.S.
Government,
Russian
History, Sociology, and
Lessons of the Holocaust
These courses enabled
students to study different
aspects of history in greater
depth.
Among other subjects of national
importance, Mr. Delnrenzo spent a lot of
lime discussing foreign policy throughout Ihe
20/ft century. The laid back atmosphere
of Ml. Deiorenzo's doss had a welcoming
effect on students, as long as they did
not foil asleep.

The Lessons of the Holocaust course
offered students an intense look at
how people in today's society could
learn from this historical event. This
unique class gave students three
different perspectives from three
teachers. Ms. Curry taught the
historical aspect while Mr. DeAngelo
dealt with the literary aspect and Mr.
Becerra focused on the religious issues.

"Elementary, guys," exclaims Mr.
Dandorph. In his Precalculus Honors
dass, Mr. Dandorph encouraged-well,
perhaps forced, his students to explain
their answers in KISS.
In Algebra dass, working out
the problems to the fullest
degree was stressed. Often,
it was easier to use the
board to demonstrate to the
dass bow the correct
solutions were found.
Freshman Joseph Magloya
writes out a simple algebra
problem in Mr. O'Donnell's
dass that outlined the
concept of the order of
operations.

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1) The 48 on your "power test"
magically becomes a 96.
2) Classic rock echoes in your
m ind as you keep repeating to
yourself, 44Fantastic; le ts
have a qu iz/'
3) You're trying to figure out how
a football game relates
to Algebra.
4) The word KISS takes on a
whole new meaning.
5) Your bookbag can only
support the weight o f your
home notebook.

ACADEMICS

T Ou
im
athematics is a
■ M l powerful tool that
W
ilfi is an ever growing
necessity in the modern and
tecftnolijgicai world. Math
is a universal language that
is used in such careers as
accounting, engineering,
and computer science. The
St. Peter's Prep Mathematics
department offers its
Students everything from
basic algebra to Advanced
Placement Calculus. In order
to expand the students'
comprehension
of
mathematics outside the
classroom, Prep set up a
computer program, the Geo
Sketch Pad, in the library.
All teachers of the
department stressed the
importance of
under­
standing the problems and
their solutions—in other
words, the "why" and "how,®
as opposed to performing
the "monkey work." (That’s
some Dandorph philosophy
for you).
All freshmen took
Algebra 1, and depending
on how they performed on
the entrance exam to Prep,
some students enrolled in
Algebra ! Honors. Notonly
were the analytical skills of
algebra stressed, but their
role on the PSAT and the
SAT Were also mentioned.
Among the concepts
covered were factoring
polynomials, completing the
square, the quadratic
After a recent test, Mr. Dandorph
posted a list of the grades and the
updated averages. At the beginning
of dass, juniors, such as Sagar Patel,
rushed to the bulletin board to see
how well they fared on a typical
"power" test.

the
prtneipfes
of
Trigshometry
were
discussed if! more detal
tfiin in fie Geometry course.
New topics learned in PreCaiincluded matrices, conic
sections, and sequences and
series. As juniors took the
SAT's forthe first time in the
spring, teachers, spent
much time reviewing the
topics covered bythe cdKege
boards. Both the Algebra II
and Pre-Cal courses offered
honors classes
for
mathematically inclined
students.
Prep students are only
required to take three years
of math, however, many
students opted for an
additional year to get a head
start on college math ortheir
future career interests. In
addition to Pre-Cal and PreCal Honors, and the popular
AP Calculus, seniors were
offered math-oriented
electives
such
as
Accounting, Computer
Science, and Finite Math. In
AP Cal, besides learning
topics 1ike differentiation and
logarithmic functions, Ms.
Wysocki also integrated the
practical subjects of
politeness and manners in
her lectures. Students in
Ms. Wozniak's Accounting
class
mastered
the
fundamental principles and
procedures of the business
and finance world.

As a method to keep up the ante, Fr.
O'Brien, S.J. constantly asked his students
questions to make sure they were grasping
the lesson at hand. After asking him a
question on conjunctions, Fr. O'Brien awaits
a response from junior Leon Bacchus.

Mathematics \ 21

What If God

Was One of Os?
he religious
experience, which all
students partake in,
is geared towards creating
better people. For students
who are of different
denominations, the goal
does not change, but Js also
to offer another view of faifi
and life. Recognizing that
religion entails personal
opinions, all theologians are
encouraged to speak their
minds and ask all the
questions they have about
God.
The ’ main focus of
Rgligion f was the
development of the mind,
body and soul. Both Fr.
Azzarto and Mrs. O'Grady
touched on the physical
development that occurs
when freshmen enter
puberty. Later in the year,
the course focused on the
Hebrew scriptures and the
The role of women in Ihe duirch was an
important topic in Mr. Becerra's junior
religion doss. While hying to hove one
of his student's grasp a particular point,
Mr. Becerra elaborates on Ihe question of
Ihe possible ordination of women.

22 I A C A D tM K S

various theories of creation
and evolution.
Sophomores were given
the chance to find outabout
themselves and Jesus.
Through studying the
gospels of the Christian
scriptures, students learned
aboutJesus’steachings, how
he lived his life, and the
struggleto accept God’s plan
for him. Students were
encouraged to make good
decisions by examining all
the facets oftheir conscience.
Aside from the Bible and the
textbook, Mr. Caslin
enhanced his students’
understanding through,
literature, A Man Fnr All
Seasons was read f i stress
prinefples, decisions, and
faith.
With a vast foundation to
build on juniors were taught
to examine sociaijustice. Mr.
Ford encouraged his

students tc question and act
againstthe established socio­
economic structures that
conti nueto exploitthe underprivi Ieged people of the
world, Mr. Becerra took a
look at how the Church
evolved through thecenturies. The course then
focused- on the Church’s
stance on modern issues,
such aswomen's ordination,
homosexuality
and
Catholicism and reformation.
Seniors were offered
electives such as Love and
Marriage, Psychology and
Religion.
ReligSus
Questions, Prayer and; Image
of God, and Bioethics. In
Psychology and Religion
class Deacon O'Neill
discussed the ideology of
Freud the father of modern
psychology, and that of his
followers and opponents of
thought

students often had complex reflection
projects. This particular project was o
rather short one-a mere 500 pages
and only 65 quotations were needed.

The Prayer and Image of God course
was a popular choice among seniors.
Fr. Azzarto, SJ. stresses the
importance of self reflection, in order
to have his students clearly define
their own Sod.

Y o u k n o w y o u a r e in ...
D

This year, Deacon O'Neill incorporated a new aspect into his
Psychology and Religion course. 4s a requirement, Deac put his
students under hypnosis where he discussed their dreams, shadows,
and archetypes (energy sources). Displaying his own singular
archetype, senior Mike Wassong shows his appreciation for
Deac, after a productive and evocative session.

e a c â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

C

lass

W

hen

1) You're a 44little loser."
2) You sta rt to remember
your phallic stage and
repress the memories.
3) You're definitely not the
fattest guy in the class.
4) You're definitely not the
ugliest guy in the class.
5) You have no friends.
6) Your quiz grade reflects
the roughness level of
your hometown.
Peffsfcn

[ven when serious subjects mre on tap,
Mt. Boyle always found a way to make
his lectures funny and entertaining, either
through his deliveiy or with a joke.
Here, he explains to freshmen Gregory
Malakauskas and Mohommod fiaz the
properties of his pet rock, Hex.
in a physics lab, St. Frances
explains to juniors Paul
Hagen, Sagar Patel, and Joe
Facchini the rehtionship
between a mass and its
acceleration to the force it
exerts. Because the
concepts in physics m e
quite complex, U s offered
the unique opportunity to
visually observe various laws
and principles in action.

Reasoning
behind Applying
he Science
Department
experienced many
new and exciting changes
throughout' the year. AP
chemistry, a junior and
seniorelective, returned after
a one year absence, enticing
six brave souls,. Under the
guidanceofan optimistic and
enthusiastic Ms. LeCaivez,
this challenging course
prepared the studentsforfti
AP exam in May and gave
themthe adequatetools they
would need at the college
level. Ms.LeCalvez replied "1
hope that the students'
personal objectives are
fulfilled by the end of the
course."
In regular chemistry, Sr.
Francis rearranged her
chemistry labsto makethem
more practically oriented for
her students, in addition to
labs, quarterly projects were
required for her students.

These projects ilowedfte
studentsto interactwith each
other; Polishing silverware
and making peanut brittle
were two ofthe four projects
the students; undertook to
see just how practical
chemistry could be in their
own lives.
In Physics Honors,
students used Microsoft
Excel in an effort to stress
the importance of computer
orientation andto maketheir
lib reports look professional.
Physics classes were also
encouraged to: use the
interactive physics computer
program to enhance their
Study. Junior Khurrum
Sheikh commented that,
"Certain projects, such as
the egg scrambler, help us
to apply what we learn in
Physics.â&#x20AC;?
Geoscience students
studied topics such as
astronomy, the environment

and general earth science.
By the end of the year, Mr.
Boyle was able to install a
computer program that
allowed students: to obtain
iformation onweathermaps
and nautical charts from
different states and colleges.
Biology students were
encouraged to work at their
very best on their quarterly
projects. The workthatthey
did on their projects did not
go unnoticed, as they were
recognized by the New
Jersey Science Teachers
Association. Freshman
Dhaval Patel mentioned that
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Boyle makes Biology
interesting by allowing us to
apply our knowledge
interactively.â&#x20AC;? The science
department is definitely on
the right track for the 21 st
century, as studentsare being
given the necessary skills to
excel in the world.

Owing one of his Hist biology lobs of
many to come, freshmon Geoffrey Bajwo
receives help from Mr. Alejandro to find
the field diameter of the high powered

One of the most universal concepts of
Biology is the physical changing of
matter. After his lecture on how
water can easily exist in all three
stages; Mr. 1 demonstrated this
principle to his class by taking a
helpless freshman and transforming him
into a different state. Unfortunately,
Mr. I did not have an antidote,
which explains the skeleton
that is in B3I4.

objective lens. This was the second
experiment for the freshmen, which provided
the basis for future labs involving
microscopes.

Science

Picture it: your first day in high school. Imagine
how nervous you were as you wandered around the
ur.famiiiar surroundings, not knowing where your
next class was. Imagine the uneasiness you felt when
you realized, once again, that you were a small fish
in a big pond. Suddenly, an upperclassman came to
your aid and helped you find your classroom. When
you arrived, your teacher patted you on the back and
asked you about your day. By the end of the day you
finally began to feel like you belonged. Youjust had
your first taste of the Prep community.
Prep is a place where everyone feels like they
belong. It is a second home to many students and
alumni. Teachers and students at Prep constantly
strive to spread this sense of community. HAP tutors
provide young students with physical and mental
challenges to prepare them for high school. Peer
Advisors plan and initiate activities and social events
for the freshmen . Emmaus Team leaders encourage
upperclassmen to build a sense ofcommunity between
themselves and others. However, members of the
Prep community don'tjust look out for themselves.
Students expand the community by completing
Christian Service Projects, where they feed the
hungry, visit the sick, and teach underprivileged
children how to love.
Students and teachers alike will always remain a
part of the Prep community. Whereverthey go, they
w ill always find a place to call home at
144 Grand Street.
Com m unity Divider

ESPONSE; The Lord is My shepherd, 3shall not want.
Almost every month, fte arduous curriculum at Prep is put on hold, so
that students and faculty may gather together to give thanks and praise.
Mass is celebrated in the Chapel daily at 7:30 a.m. First Pciday Mass is celebrated
during lunch throughdif the year. Penance services are periodically held after
school. In May, the Ring Mass is celebrated for thejuniors, and the Baccalaureate
Mass is celebrated for thesenfcm The Massofft 6 HogfSpirit, the Christmas Liturgy,
and our Thanksgiving Mass are alt SxpressiWs of the other hatol PrepHhl Spiritual
Side of Prep. The Lord be with you...
AND ALSC WITH W U
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark:
“Jesus and his disciples went to thevffiag@s r.ear the to n of Caesarea M lijp i.
As they were walking along, he asked them, 'What do people say about me?’
The Disciples answered, 'Some say you are John the Baptist or maybe Elijah.
Others say you are one of the prophets.'
Then Jesus asked them, ‘But who do you say that I a m ?
'You are the Messiah!” Peter replied."
The Gospel of the Lord...

Bringing God
and the Community
Together
PRAISE TO YOU, LCRD JESUS CHRIST
At the many unique liturgies to which all students are invited, the Prep
community is strengthened through scripture and prayer. The stage crew, Emmaus
team, and Campus Ministry all work concurrently to ensure a smooth assembly.
From the Student-Lectors to the Special Ministers of the Eucharist, the liturgies are
presented by the student body and for the student body..
WHO ARE W E? WHAT ARE W E?
The assemblies held throughout the year serve the purpose of defining our
community. Prep becomes more than just a school through the various prayer
services; Prep becomes more than just textbooks and equations. Taking time out
to recognize God transforms Prep from an average high school into a center of
Inspiration.
During the many honors convocations, Prep students were rewarded for their
academic, co-curricular, and personal qualities. Many students received first and
second honors, as well as honorable mention for their achievements throughout
each marking period. Thirty-six seniors were presented NHS certificates. Other
rewards such as the National Merit Scholar Commendations, math team trophies,
honor pins, and medals for each subject were also presented. Perhaps the most
prestigious award, The Spirit Award, was also presented to reward those deserving
students who dedicate themselves and their time to Prep and to others.

J
Ihe celebrants for the Mass of the Holy
Spirit were Deacon O'Neill, Fr. Keenan, SJ.
and Fr. Azzarto, SJ.
For the homily, Fr.
Keenan talked about personal goals as well
as those for the school as a whole.

Eudmrislic Ministers: Front How: Nan
lo r n de Leon, Mark Scrimich.

Eucharistic Ministers Jaime de Leon and Patrick Hunt, offered the body
of Christ to students and teachers at theMass of the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Azzarto asked the Eucharistic Ministers to help with other masses
during the
year, os well as with both
freshman and sophomore retreats.

Mendozo, Brian Crimmins, Kyan
Missing: Sim Bird, Pat Hunt,

birenzo, M
De In Kosa.
Sean M o lly , Kevin Moran,

Second f o r Melvin
Hick Jrentacoste.

Cadlaon,

After the Mass of Ihe Holy
Spirit, the stage ms
transformed for on Honors Convocation.
In addition to
giving gold ond silver medals, other awards were distributed.
For placing fifth in the Junior Varsity Catholic Math League,
senior Steve Kayiaros receives his trophy from Hr.
Itaslomky and Fr. Keenan.
On a M e , Ihe Prep
N Molh 1earn placed third in the league.

Litureies/Assemblles[ 29

St., Mr. Raslowsky and student
body
president Markis Abraham lead
the pack to
Liberty State Park.
Although thestudents
wanted to have Mr. Raslowsky dress as a
Long before the firstfinishers arrived,
council members were busily working
to prepare the food and refreshments.
Seniors Paul Fam, Jorge Silva, and Frank
Drummond place hot dogs in buns.
It
seems that Sam the Hot Dog Man gave
them some tips
on food management.

clown,

he

declined their

request.

student

Anticipating the start of the Walk-A-Thon,
seniors Alan Leon,
Victor Gonzalez, and
John Magacalas, a.k.a. the Three
Amigos, look forward to beating
out the
group of freshmen to their right.

What we need here is
a little incentive, and
that is what we got!
This year, the Student Council offered numerous opportunities to
encourage students to raise as much money as possible. I t was the
incentive o f this year's council th a t provided for a record-break足
ing year. First, the students were presented w ith a challenge. I f
they were able to raise $25,000 the week before the Walk-A-Thon,
a whole week's w orth o f dress down w ould be in effect. Even
though this goal w as n ot met, the sp irit w as n o t dam pened. I t
soon became evident th a t the stu den ts were w aitin g to reap the
in dividu al prizes. For $50, students were given a choice o f either
a T-shirt or boxer shirts. Students who raised $100 h ad the choice
o f a baseball cap or a sweatshirt. In addition to this, the top three
money raisers received gift certificates to Newport Mall. As an
a dded bonus, students who raised $125 were entered into a
drawing. A t the Honors Assembly on 11/13, freshman Mark
Goldsack w as picked to w in the $1250 reduction in tuition for
next semester. N ot a b a d deal!
As homerooms were called to assemble in the
courtyard, senior photographer Tom Spataro
took
some great bird's-eye shots from the roof.

Checking out the sites of London, Mr. Zawistowski visited
the Modom Toussoud Wax Museum and tried to talk about
politics and power with former Communist philosopher
Vladmir Lenin.
After hours of negotiating without any
response from Lenin,
Mr. I apparently agreed that
together,
they would take over the wodd.
Stopping in front of the Eiffel lower are (Front Row)
Brian Rudzinski, Jeff McPartlan, Paul Tillotson, Jorge Silva;
(Second Row) Fr. Hoag, S.J., Chester Janiszewski,
Larry
Lazzaro, Matthew May, Kevin Moran.

fra i though Mr. Settembre m s
no longer a port of
the Prep community, he did volunteer his time to teach
HAP. over the summer.
During recess, he discusses
the
day's itinerary with HAP. tutors /Hoses AI/eras and
lonathanMunar {3rd and 4th
from /eft),
and HAP.
students Danny DiDoma, Mital Shah,
and Steve Butler
(2nd, 5th, and 6th from left).
For Mr. Settembre, it
felt good to be around Prep one more lime.

The HAP.
programfirmly believes in a
sound education that combines classroom
learning with sportsmanship in intramural
competence.
During an intense cross
examination about reading, Hr. Irvine puts
HAPsterAshish Thakker
on Ihe spot.
On

the final day of the HAP. program,
trophies
m e given out for MVPs and
awards for achievement in various subjects,
for excellence in mathematics, Mr.
Salazar
hands a trophy to HAP. student Kris Baal.

In a match that would determine who would
advance to play Xavier HA.P.. i as wet as who
was truly the King of Chess at Prep HAP.,
senior
tutor John Magcalas desperately tries to avoid his
inevitable downfall by ayounger, smaller, and
more
sidled Avik Sarkar, who won the match.

ow does this

just aboat work and

tutor baskiffiilgame was

sound: you: are

games, The students

held, and true to tradition,

sitting in a desk

learned the importance if

was won by the teacher

from 8:45 atm.. to 12:00

avoiding

D9H.

p.m. in a classroom at

alcohol. SADD moderator,

inoartng freshmen who

Prep in the summer heat.

Mr.

educated

tutored at HA. P. reflected
bacH H when they were

drugs

UBta,

and

Some of the

Sounds like summer

HAPsters on the perils of

school, but it's fir from it.

drug

alcohol

H.A.P. students: them­

Ihe Higher Achievement

dependency. Some of his

selves. Freshman Dhaval

Program

P A P .J .

guests

Patel, said, “It’s a big

annual

program for

motivational speaker Mr.

change. I feel like a high

selected seventh src

Jeff TSaxton and several

schogf student and a

is an

and

were

the

Highlighting the
Attributes of
People
H.A.P. student.”

eighth graders that keeps

recovering drug addicts

them off the streets by

who brought personal

As there were fewer

placing

in

accounts of the damage

H.A.P, participants this

classrooms. Here, they are

Caused by drugs and

year, several tutors were

able to be productive as

alcohol. One H.A.P. goal

able to teach two-classes.

Weil as have a good time.

was to educate each

This allowed them to be

After a morningof Creative

student on how to excel

more involved with the

Writing,

in school and life.

them

Math,

and

English, the afternoon

students

H.A.P. te not just an

turn,

which,

meant

in

more

the

student productivity. On

football, basketball, and

students. Teachers and

August 4, the tutors felt

wiffleball. The students

tutors alike had the

pride in watching their

also had the opportunity

personal satisfaction of

H.A.P. students graduate

to

demonstrating the many

and fulfillment in having

unconventional! electives

facets of Prep academics

worked

such as chess, riddles,

to HAPsters. As in past

through the program to

jokes and physical fitness.

years, the annual teacher-

its final point.

was filled with intramural

choose

some

experience

for

with

However, H.A.P, isnot

fU P

them

JMenvironment
both

healthy

is
and

required mem to refine or

Kentucky, Seven Jtotacs

develop new skills and

also journeyed to rural

talents, Whether it was

West

demanding, the student

assisting

Inciiiied a visit to the

will have a positive

Palisades

§®isr®l

experience

Hospital.

purchasing

understand the need for

groceries

for senior

In addition to the fifty

service," expressed Mr.

citizens, tutoring young

hours of physical service

Jorge Becerra, director of

boys and girls, or delivering

thatjuniors were required

the Christian Service

food to the needy, those

to perfOSft, reflection:

program. This year, the

who participated learned

meetingi

environments ranged

that the world does not

reflection papers were

from rebuilding homes in

end outside oftheirhomes.

vital

North

to

Many students helped out

experience. Students met

preparing food at the

in places like the Liberty

' B p s any questions or

and

Carolina,

nurses

at

s. wileft

Catholic Worker farm and
a hospitality house.

and

parts

of

final
the

Little Things
Mean A Lot
Hoboken

Shelter.

Science Center and St.

discuss problems they had

However, no matterwhich

Joseph’s Schoo; for the

with their projects, and to

projects were selected,

Blind. Junior Ed Mullins

acquaint themselves with

students were offered the

reflected

his

the projects of their peers.

opportunity to make a

experience, and said “My

Students were required to

difference in the world

experience at Palisade

express what they did and

around them by making

on

General Hospital taught

what they learned in final

a commitment to offer

me to respect the needy as

reflection papers. Junior

their time, energy, and

all human beings should

Matt

minds for the benefit of

be respected.”

commented, “Through my

others.

Juniors were also

Monteleone

reflection paper, I gained

Through the service

allowed to complete their

a

program, students were

projects over the summer.

understanding of my

taken out oftheir ordinary

better,

clearer

Fr. Azzarto and Mr. Caslin

experience serving the

surroundings and placed

led students to the

poor.”

into

Gienmary

situations

that

COMMUNITY

'farm

in

In West Virginia, junior Simon Wong hoes o ditch.
During the
trip, the volunteers did an array of tasks that included pointing
fences, mowing lawns, chopping firewood, and planting gardens.

Monteleone.
Outside of Mr.
Becerra's
office, junior
Rick Mendoza signs up
for his Christian
Service assignment.
Mr. Becerra
organized a system so
that students could
keep him informed as
to their projects, as
well as ask questions
or voice any problems
they had.

Sunday morning prayer on the beach is
another important part of the Emmaus
Retreats.
Junior Rich Colabraro of
Emmaus 143 sets the bowl of Atlantic
Ocean water in its place as juniors Dan
Leverone and Chris Boggiano look on.

yet

Let's Bake
A Cake

At
the Emmaus Team Retreat, seniors made
use of every single color
of icing.
In fact, they even m e innovative
in their design, os llley
mixed different icings to moke new colors.
Some of the new colors
included, "Ignatius Red," "Emmaus Blue," "Sea Bright Brown," and
"Noga Purple."
As you can clearly see, Ihe end result was a
beautifully decorated cake that was devoured immediately.

H H 11530 Ocean
Avenue in Sea
Bright,
New
Jersey, there lies a tall,
yellow house near the
shore. From its outer
appearance, it seems no
different from those
houses that neighbor it
to the back and sides; it
fits right in and is quite
ordinary looking. Only
after someone enters its
doors and experiences an
Emmaus retreat does he
discoverthe spiritthat Iives
within that house --a spirit
etched in the minds and

and larger reflection
groups. Throughout the
year, these seniors also
volunteered their time to
assist with the Freshman
and Sophomore Days of
Retreats.
Emmaus is regarded by
many as a release from
the heavy burdens of
school and pressures that
arise intheireveryday lives.
While in Sea Bright, the
participants were able to
freelyexpresstheirdeepest
feelings and emotions.
Oftentimes they disÂ­
covered a great deal more

around the fireplace,
everyone came together
as a family. Making the
Emmaus banner and
frosting the Emmaus cake
also enabled everyone
to
become
better
acquainted. By the end
of the weekend, those
who may never have
known each other before
were brothers in the true
spirit of Emmaus.
Each retreat came to a
bittersweet conclusion
with a Homecoming on
Monday evening. Even
though the students were

The Road to
Emmaus
hearts of thousands of
Prep alumni, students,
and teachers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a spirit
that will never die.
Fr. Azzarto, S J. once
again coordinated and
hosted the Emmaus
retreats, which lastedfrom
midday Saturday through
Monday evening. Groups
of juniors were also
accompanied by other
faculty members and the
senior team leaders. It
was the responsibility of
these team leaders to set
an example forthejuniors
and guide them through
the weekend. They were
also called on to lead
discussions in both small

more about themselves
and were able to enhance
their relationships with
God, their family, and
friends. Junior Bobby
Wallace of Emmaus 143
commented, "Being open
with friends and learning
more about myself and
others
was great.
Experiences like this set
Prep apart from other
Catholic high schools.â&#x20AC;?
Thetrue Emmaus spirit
was seen in the
tremendous sense of
community
felt
throughout the weekend.
Whether it was playing
football, preparing a meal,
or simply sharing a laugh

glad to return to Grand &
Warren,
they
felt
somehow saddened that
the retreat ended. The
participants were given
the chance to share their
experiences of the
weekend with fellow
classmates, teachers, and
family members. Those
who had previously made
the journey on Emmaus
welcomed their new
brothers home, reliving
their own Emmaus
experiences and sharing
in the same spirit they
encountered in that tall,
yellow house at 1530
Ocean Avenue.

Em m ausl 39

hetransitionfrom
grammar school
to high school
can bea bumpyand scary
ride. The Peer Advisors
and Counselors (PAC)
program was established
in order to ease this
transition period for
freshmen and welcome
them into the Prep
community.
Moderated by Sr.
Frances Marie Duncan
and Mr. Jorge Becerra,
the Peer Advisors are
comprised of selected
juniors and seniors

T

and establish ffiitial egg drop contest, and
relationships. These the water balsan toss
relationships grew during promoted teamwork and
the summer months helped the freshmen work
through numerous phone towards a common goal.
contacts and the Open Freshman Andrew Hall
Gym Might. At the latter, commented, i had fun.
Ping-Pong, basketball, Just being with my
football, and the classic 5lassmates was great."
Mel
Brooks'
film
The larger goal of the
Spaceballs were just a: PAC program became
few of the many events more visible as the year
offered to and enjoyed progressed. PeerAdvisors
by all. During Freshman helped the class of 2000
Orientation, the Peer adjust to the high school
Advisors were available level of work. Whether it
to answer questions was helping them pass
regarding schedules, Tough courses like

“Welcome to
Prep!"
Please Wipe Your Feet.
willing to reach out to
the freshman class and
make a difference. I is
the job of the Peer
Advisor to help the
freshmen adjust to their
new,
unfamiliar
environment
and
demonstrate the true
characteristics behind a
“Man for Others.”
It all began in May of
1996, when the class of
2000 first came together
for an early orientation.
Through various ice
breakers and group
projects, the Peer
Advisors were able to
reach outtothefreshmen

Q

COMMUNITY

homework, dress code,
and after-school activities.
PAC members showed
them the secrets to
working their locker
combinations and gave
them a tour of the
highlighted areas of the
Prep campus. The class
of 2000 also gathered for
their first liturgy in St.
Peter's Church.
The Peer Advisors ran
the Freshman Olympics,
which gave freshmen the
chance to enjoy an
afternoon of competition
and fun. Homeroom
competitions
in
basketball, volleyball, the

Algebra, Biology, and
Latin, or simply offering
advice about joining
clubs, the Peer Advisors
were involved in the
freshmen's development.
In
addition
to
Orientation
and
homeroom contact, the
Peer Advisors also helped
coordinate the Freshman
Social in early November.
With girls from St. Dom’s,
St. Al's, and Holy Family,
the freshmen hoped to
build relationships and
become more socially
active in the Prep
community.

5
Using

all o f

his

concentration,

freshman

Andrew Pershegin attempts to catch a
water balloon as if his life depended
on
it.

His strenuous efforts

rewarding
capture

as
1st

Ploce

Along with
screams in
thot

was

he

in

dropped by

to

be

his homeroom

the

senior Jon
terror after

members.

proved

helped

event.

Hurtado, Mr. Lillis
witnessing an egg
one

Meanwhile,

of

his

freshman Pat

homeroom
Long

stares cautiously at both of them, not
knowing what to expect from these two
high-spirited

M

individuals.

Catching thecorner
of everyone's eye,freshman Justin
Buzzio was not able to hold on to oballoon
that wos flung
at him at on incredible speed.
Seniors
Mike Urbonowicz and
Jason Conti, as well as junior Gerry lorio
took o break from
tallying results to witness the unanticipated splosh.

During a routine PAC meeting, Sr. Frances explains
the importance of reaching out to Ihe freshmen.
Along
with co-moderator Mr. Jorge Becerra, they
organized a pizza social with
freshmen from St.
Dom's and St. Al's on November 8.

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At

the

first

meeting

States Committee,
key aspects and
school philosophy.
the

floor

of

the entire

to

questions
regarding

During
concerning
backgrounds

Middle

Ms. Baber outlined the
points of the rewritten
Afterwards, she opened
and
the

comments
statement.

an intense discussion
the various academic
o f students entering

Prep,

Mr. Raslowsky provides
his opinion.
These large
meetings gave everyone the
opportunity to voice their point
of view on particular matters.

Students were an
important factor
in
the Middle States
evaluation process.
During a meeting
for

the

Modern

Languages
Committee, Ms.
Garcia, who served
as chairperson,
listens and responds
to suggestions and
comments
junior

the questionnaires that were handed out to students, teachers, and
The Middle
States Committee listened attentively to these
findings
and the

possibleneeds

for

the

school

that

me

inferred

from

them.

(•0®)®] tisimportantfor
1|[ aii institutions to
(M« engage
in
reflection and! evaluation
of what they do in order
to celebratetheir strengths
and develop areas in
which they are weak,"”
wrote Mr. Raslowsky in a
letter to all Prep students
regarding the Middle
States evaluation process.
As a member ofthe Middle
States Association of
Colleges and Schools,
Prep participates in this
evaluation process every
ten years. Areas such as
philosophy, personnel,
programs, andfacilities are

committee were Mr, Jack
Campion., Fr. BobCregan.
S.J.. Mr. Bill Ford, and
Mrs. Pat O'Grady.
The
School
&
Community Committee
played a crucial role in the
evaluation process. Led
by chairperson Sr. Frances
Marie Duncan, the School
& Community Committee
gathered feedback from
students, parents, and
faculty regarding the
many aspects of Prep life.
Survey! were taken by
parents and students in
early September so that
data gathering could
begin: as early as possible.

particular academic
aspects ofSt Peter's. With
the cooperation of the
faculty and some selected
students,
these
committees discussed the
results of the completed
Surveys and worked
towards
areas
of
improvementfortheyears
ahead.
In the spring, the
evaluation
process
focused on a review of all
other facets of Prep life
including co-curriculars,
educational technology,
finance,
and
administration. With the
help of students, parents,

D ecision ’96,
M iddle States
Style
all evaluated so that they
can be strengthened for
the future and earn St.
Peter’s a renewal of
accreditation.
The Middle States
evaluation process began
this year with a period of
reflection and evaluation
—the self-study.
It
involved an entire year of
study in which teachers,
students, and parentstook,
an in-depth view of St.
Peter's. The self-study
was overseen by the
Middle States Steering
Committee, led by
chairperson Mr. Bob
McDermott. The other
four volunteer faculty
members
of
the

Based on these results,
the committee made
suggestions for future
improvement.
In addition to the
School 8 s Community
Committee,
the
Philosophy 8 s Goals
Committee
also
contributed to the Middle
States evaluation process.
Chairperson Ms, Sue Baber
led the committee in
reviewing the philosophy
and goals of Jesuit
education, beginning with
Prep's statement of
philosophy.
These two committees
were divided into eleven
departmental committees,
which evaluated the

and faculty alike, this
process was successfully
executed.
The self-study will be
followed by the visitation
of a Middle States
accrediting team in
November of 1997. This
team will review the selfstudy, observe classes,
and speak with faculty,
students, and parents. A
report based ontheteam’s
evaluation will befiledwith
the
Middle States
Association and will
determine whether Prep
will be accredited once
again.r Mr. Raslowsky
wrote, “We hope and
expect another ten-year
accreditation.”

Middle States

During the third quartet against Emerson,
I'tm r Joe Ferki gels a d m look at the
bosket, and sinks a threepointer. This
extended Prep's lead by four points. The IV
ms able to hang on and win the game.

Alter a foul, freshman Sieve Cameron looks for an open teammate to whom to inbound the ball.
Although Prep played an excellent game, they weren't able to overcome a late surge from Emerson.
being fouled, freshman ftyan Carroll shoots a pair of
throws. Throughout the season, Carroll led the team
points and steals, and his energetic flair during
game sparked the team to perform to its best.

Running the point, sophomore Brian Healy slowly brings
the ball up court and scans the defense for any holes.
Successfully reading a defense con lead to excellent
scoring opportunities.

rresfim an/JV Basketball \ 47

Nothin'
b u t Net!
ith strong senior Jordan, and the talented
leadership and
juniOrtrioofTuquwan Smith,
■ t a l e n t e d
Bob Wallace, and Eric Andres.
underclassmen, the Prep Prep was a force to be
Varsity basketball team took reckoned with’ in Hudson
the court determined to make County.
the state playoffs. Following
Highlights of the season
Iastyear’s8-11 record, Prep included a two game sweep
finished the 1996-97 regular over arch rival Hudson
season at 8-10 and fulfilled Catholic and a third place
their preseason goal by finish in the National Jesuit
earning a state playoff berth. Tournament in Buffalo, New
Guided byCoach Bob Ryan York. Prep’s hard-nosed
in his third year, and Assistant defense and balanced
Coach Ron Tredo, the Prep offensive attack impressed
basketball team played basketball fans from across
consistently wel I. The senior the nation, in addition, a
co-captains included Markis heartbreaking loss to Marist
Abraham, Jermaine Mercer, left a positive impact on the
Stanley Bridgeforth, andJohn team. "Despite the two-point
Herbert. With the addition of loss, that game gave us the
senior forward Anthony most
confidence,"

commented seniorco-captain
Jermaine Mercer. Prep came
through toward the end of
the season with convincing
wins over Hoboken and St.
which guaranteed the
team a state playoff berth.
“Excellenttalentand a hard
work ethic during the season
and inthe off-season made us
a betterteam,” said senior co­
captain Markis Abraham.
Junior
Bob
Wallace
commented. “No matter how
bad things got for us, we
Stuck together.” With
returning players Bob Wallace
and Tuquwan Smith, and up
and rising stars like Jeff
Almenana andJose Castanon,
the future looks bright for the
Prep basketball program.

Home games for Prep basketball were ritualistic this year, os the team huddled at center court
for a team rally and prayer before every gome, Unlike most other sports, where the coach
was in the center of the huddle, Coach Bob Ryan had the captains psych up the team.

48 i c c - c r a i c t a R S

Finding himself in a jam, junior forward Bobby
Wallace pivots around to pass the ball to
someone. Oftentimes, when players were double­
teamed, as Wallace is here, a teammate was left
open, which usually led to an easy two points.

This year's basketball team was characterized
aggressive offense. Senior point guard
Abraham takes it all the way, and pulls up |
jumper. In addition to being Prep's leai
Abraham led the team in steals and assists, I
setting up Jermaine Mercer for an an

Even when he's surrounded by three defenders, senior Jermoine Mercer still
finds o woy to score the bucket. Due to his superior jumping skills, the
crowd's energy often intensified to on unbelievable pitch as they would
watch in awe to see him dunk the boll. Look out Jordan!!

All good basketball
players bow that just
scoring baskets isn't
enough.
Victoiy
depends on not only
offense, but stingy
defense as well. Senior
((Kaptain Markis
Abraham stays with on
Emerson player step by
step, not giving him an
inch of space.

Ihe bowling team used the facilities of
Hudson Lanes in Bayonne for practice, as well
as most of thei matdies. Senior Mark
Lucero cranks back bis arm, getting itie full
"arch" effect, moments before gelling a strike.

When going into a turn,
bowlers usually follow their
own particular pattern,
consisting of a number of
steps and a distinct path.
Typically, right-handed bowlers,
such os senior Amon
Clemente, famed the rij/if
side of Ihe lone.
Concentrating on the ten
pins down the alley, Amon
aims to bowl a strike,
following a faestep pace,
releasing his boll just as his
foot meets Ihe foul he.

K, so they aren't part
of ABCs Wld<? World
Hp jP of Sports’ presentation
ofthe PBATour, butthe 199697 Prep Bowling team ccmos
pretty close. The Kejtlers
continued in their excellent
fashion, tait'ig on the
competition, and producjig
many strikes. Some people
consider bowlingto tea game,
but let’s analyze the tension in
this age-long tradition that
makes it a sport.
Position yourself in front of
afoul line, 75 ft sway from ten
pins made of wood* each
approximati^ weighing 2-3
lbs. Your objective isto knock
down these pins with a hard
plastic ball,weighing about 1§
lbs, in tv® tries, preferably in
one shot. Sound easy?? Well,
think of all the, odds that are
againstyou. The lane, a mere
48 inches wide, is slicked With
oil, so a Slight mishap in
handling the ball could result
in destruction. On top of that,
the.. Hal should stay in the
center, considering the 9 inch
gutters on each side. Sc much
for rebounding. Alright sc
y » j take your stance, the
annOying weight # the ball
I

If

c k

t h

e

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a

n

e s

rMfeig an your wrist, sweat Sob "Calzone Ssalzo, Arnon
running down your brow: yoQ "Hermie" Clemente. Con Dy,
pace yptDSie-Hns, craiHtySuf Mark "MUgs/ Lucero, Mile
arm Cask’ with power, bsiig IMtlfettine, and: Jonathai
careful not W letgo ofthe ball ^Hammerhead" Lugtu. Scalzo
and briig lack the bill, bowled several 600: series
unieashiig itspotential energy, thoughoBt the season. Key
attalpfng a Tlnger-rsir effect, wins for the Varsity am#
putting on a slight spit; and, against Dickinson, Hudson
then you get down w t ycer Catholic, Snyder, and Lincoln.
knees and pray. You pray that Unfortunately, the team came
the longjourney for ySj r ball up short against Bayonne and
will be siliSssful. avoftfhg the Marts! losingbyonly one point
county
glitters, making ciiitact with against these
the 'tet pin, whteh in turn will powerhouses. Theteam-umec
cause a domino effect, its luck around and compiled a
knocking down all ten pins. five game winning streak, to
Sure, everyone looks at you secure a berth in the counties.
The JV team mimicked the
when yea make body
movements, hoping that they Success Of their Varsity
writ alter your ball's path, but compatriots. Led by Kevin
who really cares when you get iillis , Brian Musto, and
a Strike. Yeah, you jump up newcomers Ray Addas and
and tSSfgam. and your Rich Florkiewicz. theJV Keglers
teammates patyou ontheback. crushedtheircompetition. Like
You're ecstatic, f»/f3er. and the Varsity, the JV secured a
tense. If bowling's net a sport, spotjn the counties.
Overall, the Keglers bowled
we don’t know what is.
This year's bowling team their way to success. With
met their competition with thejf goals set as the pins, and
ambition
and
style. Under the guidance of their
Mr. Z, both, the Varsity and the determination as the ball, they
JV teams made runs for the1 scored strikes almost every
County Championships. The time.
Varsitysquadwas fedbyseniors

Just arriving at the alley, the Varsity Keglers
unload their balls, ond get suited up tor
competition. Afterwards, the starting lineup was

:e to be reckoned with. Sophomore Kevin
s, o strong and consistent bowler, is obviously
intimidated by the long, narrow latte, as he

arranged by Mr. 1.

Missing: Matt Hunton, Dave Magarban, John MckliHe.

Second Row: Jelf Bouquio, Rich FMdewia,

he Cross Country
Squad of 1996
exceeded
all
expectations and emerged
as a state powerhouse.
Leadership, spawned by
enthusiasm, made this year's
Prep Harriers a force to be
reckoned with in the
northeast. A large part ofthe
team's accomplishments
were due to the team's first
ever training camp in Avon,
NJ. Conditioning activities
included running over 15
miles a day, pool workouts,
and calisthenics. All of this
was done under the direction
of Coaches Mike Burgess and
DrewNoga. In the words of
Mr. Noga, “The talent on this
squad was always plentiful,
but when you combine those
elements with a determined
work ethic and enthusiasm,
success finds you." Led by
senior co-captains Frank
Drummond and Chris Bader,
the squad never lost its focus
and sense’of humor.

As a whole. the team
achieved great sucQ®§ on a i
Jewels. The Varsity Squad ran
to first place finishes: in the
South Hudson. Jersey City,
and HCIAA Championships.
Junior Kyle Witkowski led the
way with fint place finishes at
all three meets, clocking a
16:28 at the HCIAA meet
Sophomore Sal Candela
completed the one-twopunch
with a second place finish in
the Jersey City and South
Hudson Championships,
running 17:29 in the latter.
The JV squad also had
their own brush with success.
In theirfirsttrip to the McQuaid
Invitational in Rochester, NY,
the sensational sophomores
finished fourth out of the 45
teams competing that day.
Candela finished strongly to
take fourth overall. At
the
CTC
Conference
Championships,
the
sophomores finished second
to state powerhouse CBA.

W h in the season had
® m etea close, nine runfien
received ali-county honors,
the largest contingency ever.
Witkowski was named to allcounty first team and to allstate third team by “The Star
Ledger.” Candela was named
to aii^ottnty second team
while teammates Frank
Drummond, Cffrf Bransky,
and Kevin Cody were named
to all-county third team.
Lastly, Chris Bader, Luke
Drummond, Jesse Cassibba,
and "Mantis” Miceil earned
all-county
honorable
mentiofi.:
Two talented freshmen,
Sammy Rivera and Licinio
Oliveira, learned from the
upperclassmen, theskillsthat
they will utilize in the years to
come. Summing up his final
Cross Country campaign,
Frank Drummond stated,
“Our accomplishments were
due to our extraordinaryteam
chemistry."

m
lunior Kyle Witkowski took second place in the lunior race at the CfC Class
Meet. His phenomenal dedication and determination paid off in all county first
team honors, os well as all state third team. Unfortunately for the team, there
were not enaigh runners at Ihe C!C to compile a team score.

This year, towards the end of August, the Cross Country
team went to camp in Holmdel Park. Ibis new
experience served two purposes-Hrst, to train and condition
the runners, and second, to have the team members get
acquainted with one another, fostering a community.

At the HCIAA
sophomores Anthony
Jesse Cassibbo and fres
licinic
up before mnning the IV race.
to the team, Oliveira learned
experienced sophomores, especially Cossibbo.
m nt on to win this

At the McQuaid Invitational, ccxoptain frank Drummond nears the end o f an extremely muddy come. Ihe tonentiol weather mode it iS fkult for
the Harriers to run to the best o f their abtty. As at the CIC (loss Meet, Prep did not have enough members to contend os o team.

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At the Closter 5K, Prep
runners Jesse Cassibbo,
"Mantis" Miceli, Sal Candela,
Chris Bader, Frank
Drummond, and lake
Drummond dash off to a
sensational start immediately
following the opening gun.
Deemed a "Fun Run," this
was the first time-trialed race
for the Harriers after camp.
All of them placed well in
their designated age group.

After having just scored a
touchdown against Bayonne,
freshman Wayne Geraci
prepares to kick off to
them. The Marauders went
on route to a 34-20
dismantling of the Bees to
clinch the HCIAA
Championship.

special one. ftiey
came in as individuals in midJuly and by the end of the
season they were teammates
and friends. The freshman
team dedicated themselvesUS
one goal: winning the county
championship. They worked
hard throughout the entire
summef, having Wednesday
night practices and learning
the basics
hew to work
and play as a team. They had
double sessions in the
humidity and 100 decree heat
ofJuly and August, Thefrosh
went to camp where they
were put through grueling
exercises. They experienced
something called "i iell Night,â&#x20AC;?
after which the four captains
were named: Mike Gonnelli,
Kellen Williams, Cabral Edley,
and Sean Del, They displayed
courage and leadership
thrcughoutthe entire season.
When they returned from
camp, they played many

The offensive line was able to open holes
immediately after the snap for their runners.
Freshman fullback Mike Gonnelli seizes the
opportunity and darts forward for a huge gain.

scrimmages in preparation for
the start of the season.
Then the day finally
cameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Ifistgame versus
Paramus Cathofct F.veryone
was excited because this was
what they had- worked for
over the entire W W W . Now
it was time I p produce! On
the third play of the; game,
Mike Gonnelli ran for a 70
yard touchdown. Getting off
a rousing start, they -woo
the game 20 - 0. From that
point m , the freih ngier
looked back. In their second
game, they trailed 6 -0 after
the fifit drive. But they
displayed their courage and
battled back to win 32 13.
Their biggest rivalry of the
year was against previously
unbeaten Hoboken. Prep
scored earlyforthe only points
Of the game and won 7-0.
Against Dickinson, Prep went
ahead by a touchdown after a
Cabral Edley kickoff return.
They scored again to go up

14 - 0, but Dickinson came
back With 14 unanswered
points. However, the Prep
defense won the game with
two safeties,, Their toughest
game came against North
Bergen. The hard-fought
contest ended in a scoreless
tie. In the Ferris game, Prep
started out slowly, but then
went on to a 26-0 shutout
victory. Then Prep, looking
for yet another victory, easily
demolished Hudson Catholic
40-0 for their third straight
JhutaaaJ and fourth 10 five
games. With two games left
pa the schedule, they took
on Memorial and won again
26-8. The confident team
then strolled into Bayonne and
won 34-20 to finish the
season at an undefeated 8-01. They were only the third
undefeated team, in Prep
history. As 1996 county
champs, many more good
things can be expected in the
future.

Playing with the Heart of a Champion
t was a tough seasQB’ibf
InSHt replay on IVI5G:Jtowed
the 1996 Varsity Football that one of Joe Tramutola-s?
|Team .
With Hgh extra points during regulation
expectations for athird straipt wasgoai However;, jfiSftferee
trip taGiants Stadium, thfteam eai&d it oo
Therefere,
worked hard throughout the Prep: actually won fjp gamli
off-season, lifting in ttie but it went down in the
woigr.troorn. and pfing to as i {ftss.
summer camp to work on
The Marauders tooted
techniques, -find skills. Jb. forwardtothefoljowinggames,
September, the entire school the next feeiftg against
communitywas psyched upfor Ifcfeinson. In a game that
anotherexciting season of Prep featured two. :sf tie bist;
football.
defenses in the county, Prep
Afterthreeweeks,eseryone managed to shut outthe Rams
was shSfked at the 9-0. With (JB# game under
disappointing 0-3 start. In the tieir tsfit, senior Arrttasny
season openeragainstParamut Jordan, who was awarded the
Catholic. Prep fought a sea- High Schoci Heisman Tt^phy,
saw battle of offenses that.had commented, "Things are
55 points scored from both lookinggood, notonlybecause
sides. Following the one point it's our Srst win, tat because
Idas, Prep was no match for the we have more oserail
highly skilled: and talented CBftd'eWe as a team, Itoelieve
Elizabeth squad. Against we can go places as long aswe
Hoboken, it appearedthatPrep stay intense and healthy,"
hadsecured the victory, butthe Agreeing with Jordan, Head
mighty Red Wings scored in Coach Rich Hansen stated, 'it
thefinal minutes ofthe gamete looks promising, but we have
send it: into overtime. After to stay healthy."
Prep scored a touchdown, but
Following a loss to
missedtheextrapoint, Hoboken powerhouse North Bergen, St.
scored from the first play of Peter’s finished the season
scrimmage, successfully made strong with fair consecutive
the extra point, and won the and convincing wins. Prep:
game. To add to the loss, demolished Hudson Cathiil

I

and
compiling 84
poll# against ttam. Being
down 16-0 at halBnm. Prep
showed Is try! spirit and
fighting power by scoring 24
unanswered points to (Jljnch
Victory against Bayonne.
Theteammadeacompleteturn­
around. They looked like the
Marauders of the past. Fan
support even returned to what
it had been previously, Sifter
Fraftk Drummond said, "it was
ifefcoldtimes. ..Guys came out
to ifc# game and: started
washing in the stands. It was
great!”
The team finished a
resoundingsecond in theHCIAA
National Conference. Even
though fee team did n il win a
lSU®ty title, it was their
comeback season. Coach
Hansen Stffirned it upnicely by
saying, "A winning streak is
important. It’s important for
the younger- Ijds, but more
important ter the seniors to go
out with a win.”
U * Junior Varsity squad
worked their way to a nearperfectseason, spottingarecord
of 6-1. the team was led by
sophomore sensations Billy
Fitzgerald and Nick Edwards.

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Though predominantly a running offense, the Marauders often used their aerial power to
advance the ball. Quarterback Darren "Stix" Miller drops back to look for one of his
open receivers downfield, while tight end Mark Scrivanich (81) and running back Calvin
Souder (33) protect him from the oncoming blitz. Stix got his first snaps from center
last year as a junior starter, which in turn gave him experience for his final year.

CC-CiJW CiJLAES

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When the offensive and defensive lines get down in their
stance, there is great anxiety before the quarterback
takes the snap. Can I block this guy in front of me?
Is the defense going to blitz? The Prep offensive line
made holes to allow runners like Anthony Jordan and
Calvin Souder to rush through for gains.

Scoring a touchdown on a kickoff is one of the ban I
things to do-considering that the opposing team is rum I
at top speed, ready to tackle the receiver with the I W
Against Paramus Catholic, senior Billy Cunningham manal H
to break through ond rush for 90 yards for a touchdoi I
Amazingly, he also scored on a kickoff return agol I
Hoboi I

In kicking field goals and extra points, foot placing, followed by power, is the key to a successful
kick.

Alter intercepting a pass, junior Kevin Fitzpatrick skids omy
from a Toms Him Southdefensenm and has a dear, open
shot at the god He mb able to score, giving Prep yet
anotherpoint Hi their 13-3 demolishing of Toms Him South.

H o t S hots
he 1996-1997 Prep
Hockey season
opened with a new
outlook. While last season’s
goal was to break .500 for
the season, this year’s goal
was to win the Handchen
Cup. This new found
optimism was due to their
successful 1541 record in
the 1995-1996 season.
This year’s team saw the
loss of five seniorswhich left
a young team. However, this
did not leavetheteam without
leadership. The void left by
the graduating seniors was
aptly filled by this year's
captains;junidns Ryan Enrico
and Kevin Fitzpatrick, and
seniorJoe LoRe. These three,
along with junior Kevin
Mulligan contributed to most
of the team's scoring. Enrico
and Mulligan were both
ranked inthe statefor scoring
over 60 points each.
This year's team also saw
the loss oftheirstartinggoaiie.
Three goalies dressedfor each
game, but freshman Mike
Manzo sawthe mostIce-time.

T

Mar.zo has promising
potential for success in future
seasons.
ThS team's success,
however, would not have
been possible without the
careful guidance of coaches
Jim Bfennan and Scott
Hochstaeder. As always,
practice was crucial during
the season. Net only did ft
keep the team in shape and
on top of their game, but it
allowed them to grow and
develop as a team and keep
focused. Their hard work
paid off in several key games.
They beat Riverdell 5-4 and
Toms River East 8-5, after an
0-3 record against each of
these teams in the past two
seasons. They also served
West Essex their first loss of
the season with a 5-3victory,
and Montclair Kimberly
Academy, from the National
A Division, was handed their
only loss, 7-2, inthe Bayonne
HolidayTournament. Besides
these accomplishments. Prep
fulfilled its goal of making the
state playoffs for the second

consecutive
year.
fUnfortunately, we were
unable to cover the results of
these games due to our
deadline.) These wins
certainlyprovedthatthe Prep
hockey program made great
strides over their previous
seasons.
Prep's outlook for next
year looks even more
promising. With two captains
andthethree goalies returning
nextseason, theVarsitysquad
will only get better. “Our
team is full of young players
who are the future of the
team. Hopefully Kevin
Fitzpatrick, Kevin Mulligan,
and myself can lead the
youger players,” stated Ryan
Enrico.
The JV team struggled
throughouttheirseason. The
highlight of their season was
a tie against powerhouse
Bayonne, a team that plays
two divisions above Prep. The
main contributors were Bill
Madsen, Chris Komurek.
Mike Cronin, and Joe
Messina.
Before a gome,
Coach Jim Brennan
recaps the team's
objectives and
determination to win.
He oullined the game
plan, focusing on an
agressive offense,
justified with a tight
defense. Ihe huddle
concluded with a
team prayer.

jv/varsity ncchey

Stepping
Stones
he 1996-97 Indoor
Track season was a
rebuilding one for the
St. Peter’s Prep track squad.
The lack of adequate training
facilities was a major setback
for the team. However, with
a team of underclassmen,
captains Frank' Drummond
and Chris Bader set down the
hard-working,: ground base
that will help to mark the
success of future teams.
There could nothave been
a worse start to the season
than with the news that Prep
could no longer use the
facilities at the Jersey City
Armory. They had long been
accustomed to having winter
workouts there, but as of this
past w inter the arm ory
became i the property of
Universal’ Studios. This left

Prep a n l countless other
young athletes without a
training center. However,
the Indoor Track squad: did
not lit this incident get them
down, instead, they sought
to make the most of their
situation and decided to have
workouts right on campus.
The workouts at school
consisted of stair climbing,
road-running, and weight
lifting. The squad was often
seen working out in the
English Building, giving it all
they had. Although the team
did not place at any meets,
their
mind-set
and
determination never lagged.
Guided by Coach Mike
Burgess and Assistant Coach
Rodney Alejandro, the LongDistancedivision ofthe squad
was the anchor of the team.

Seniors Chris Baderand Frank
Drummond led a distance
team
of
mostly
underclassmen to strong
Varsity showings, while the
Sprint Team faced setbacks
in their improvement phase.
Junior Ryan Sknpak. an
expected Varsity leader, never
fully recovered from his groin
injury early on in the season.
Junior Kyle Witkowski, amile
and two mile runner, placed
eigth
in
the
States
Championships for the mile
run.
Thisseason ’s IndoorTrack
team was unique from all
others. Although they did not
conquer meets, they did
provide the spirit and
groundwork to assure a
successful season for next
year.

During competitions, Mr. Alejandro kept track of the team's progress and standings. Sophomores
Clint Bronsky, Jesse Cassibbo, and Joe Cossotmi check up on how they fared in their races.

Since the Jersey City Armory was no longer a training
facitrty for the Indoor Track Team, they had to improvise
and find open spaces in which to stretch and run. The
team often used the neighboring Paulus Hook area around
Prep as well as Uncoln Park (as shown here). It was
difficult adjusting to the new surroundings, but the team
found ways to make themselves contenders.

ec ) cc-cuEPiciJLAPs

The shotput is one of the dvisions of the Indoor
team that is oftenoverlooked.
Junior Chris Larsen and
this year's shotput team. Here, he waits for the re
to call him to the throwing aide. The shotput ret)
strong upper body strength, as shotputters must thrust
eight-pound ball as far as possible from their shot

In his fourth ond final year of Prep running, senior Chris

45 in oil Prep sports, team spirit, unity, ond comoroderie ore

Bader, a natural distance runner, served os one of the
captains on both the Indoor Track Team and the Cross
Country Team. Training for an upcoming meet,
Bader rounds a corner in the last leg of his run.

established.

Whether teommotes cheer one onother on to victory, or

whether they tell anecdotes from school, students enjoy this aspect
of the Prep experience.

During the CTC Class Meet, Joe Cossolini,

Felice Ferro, Vincent Chisari, ond Seon Glosser shore a lough.

During a typical workout, the
Indoor Track team "highsteps" on Kennedy Blvd.
The coaches had the team
run drills that were designed
to avoid specific injuries.
Throughout the year, it was
crucial for the team to stay
healthy.
"Highitepping"
helped members to avoid
disastrous hamstring injuries.

Surpassing All
Expectations
his was a fine season
for the JV soccer
team. Led by coach
Mike Fromfield, ‘91, and
assistant coach Jo A Jantas,
‘95, it was a season marked
by a sensational 17-2-3:
record. The winning season
Was made possible by the
arrival of talented new
freshmen and sophomores,
who stepped.ap and did the:
job.
At the start of the Season,
many players did not know
what to expect, “Going into
the season, I was uncertain
what the team would te lftfi,
But the team proved to have
a lot of heart and characterand we had the record to
prove it,” commented
sophomore John Carey. This:
belief echoed those of fellow
teammates.
The season began with a

4s part of a dribbling exercise between players,
freshmen Marc Mongiello, Dan MuzziBo, and
another player who cannot be identified, pass the

fine 2-1 victory over St.
Benedict's
for
Mike'
Fromfield's first win as head
coach. This was an indicator
of what the tear, was capable
of. They tied the nextgame to
Tom’s Rise# East, and lost
one to rival North Bergen.
After this, they went on a 9
gamewinning streak, capping
the streak off with a 6-0 Win
over Dumont In a ¥ery
Hostile game. However,
championship dreams were
shattered ii 3 SM loss to
Kearny in the semi-finals of
the freshman-sophmore
tournament. The team
rebounded with a win over
Union Hi)1
, in the consolation
gams.
The team was led. In
points, by three sophomores.
John Carey led the team with
8 goals and 4 assists. Dan

Finn and Mark Boruch
followed closely behind with
8 goals and 3 assists each.
The defense was anchored by
sophmores Carl Van Note and
Ryan Renner. Manyfrestfjien
had excellent seasons as
well—Santi Formoso had 5
goals and 2 assists, and Dan
Muzzlllo had 3 goals and 6
assists. Also, freshman Mike
Sylvia was the starting
goalkeeper while freshman
Steve Wieczorek was the
back-up.
In addition,
sophmores Matt Hunton and
Anthony Magallon had
excellent seasons on defense.
All in al| things are looking
bright for next year's team.
As coach Fromfield put it,
“The season was a great
success. Itwasthebestrecord
everfor me as a coach. 1look
forward to next year.”

In a mock scrimmage between each other, midfielders John Care/, Sammy
Salem, and Ryan Kenner prepare to advance the ball as Dan Finn wails to
defend. Scrimmages tested the shlls of players in simulated playing ram/fens.

ball to each other during practice. Daily practice
emphasized the elements needed to win games.

JV scccer V 63

■M

B attle in the Trenches
he 1996 SoccerTesrr.
continued its tradition
of success, producing
a winning record of 13-6-3.
Poise and perseverance
proved to be some.of the
team's greatest attributes as
the squad overcame early
defeats and doubts. The city
champions could hold their
heads up high for beating
stiff competition and for
remaining a powerhouse.
The winning season did
not come without its share of
setbacks. Early in the season,
Prep was off to a rocky start
with a record of 4-4-1. The
slump affected players, the
coaching staff, and the fans.
However,
under the
leadership of Head Coach
John Irvine '83, Prep was
able to get back on track,
pull together, and chalk up
some crucial victories. As
the morale increased, the
team Was able to perform

T

better. Junior midfielders
Joe Percontino and Jonathan
Foster-Moore scored pivotal
goals that •aifewel Prep to
earn a berth in the playoffs.
Once in the playoffs, Prep;
shined as Ifng-time rival
North Bergen fell to the
comeback kids. FosterMooft and Percontino put
Prep up 4-3 J#r a first round
victory. In the semi-final
match against nemesis
Hudson Catholic, defensive
specialist Pat McDermott
scored the only goal of the
match.
Prep was not
expected to defeat the
reigning league champions,
but Hudson Catholic's 12th
place rank did not stop Prep
from stepping it up for the
victory. Although Prep was
dismantled in the final match
by Union Hill, the season's
success could not be
overshadowed by the loss.
This year's varsity squad

Everyone was surprised when Mr. Loria showed up of Ihe Championship game with
a d m set. Selling up in Ihe front row, he entertained Ihe crowd wilh popular
limes. Word Im it that MCA Records wonts him to sign a recording deal.

( t t t n n i i

a is

During camp this summer at Camp Akiba in
Reeders, PA, senior Brian Crimmins gets the ball past
goalie Jim Birch, whose leap was not long enough to
prevent the goal. During the live day stay from August
25-29, strategies of offense and defense were designed
and team unity and camaraderie were established.

During pregame warmups, goalie Jim Birch fields I
balls. Loosening up before a game is key to p ri
for a match as well as getting rid of am

In Ihe final game against Union Hill at Coven Point, senior Jorge Stiva detiven a head shot over a defender in order la pass
Ihe ball la an om iling teammate. Silva was Prep's star player, making First Team M League, All Gly, md U County.

1996 V a rsity Soccer Scores
Record: 13-6-3
(B it u

( B ^ a iu p io iu

P rep 3

L yn d h u rst

4

P rep 3

N o r th A rlin g to n

0

P rep 0

2

P rep 8

T o m s R iv e r E a s t
M a ris t

P rep 1

F erris

1

P rep 2

W a yn e V alley

1

P rep 0

U nion H ill

1

P rep 2

D ick in so n

0

P rep 1

N o rth Bergen

2

P rep 3

B ayonne

2

P rep 0

H o b o ken

0

P rep 1

E m erso n

0

P rep 0

H u d so n C a th o lic 0

P rep 2

M em o ria l

0

P rep 3

P ed d ie

2

P rep 4

L in co ln

1

P rep 2

P aram us

0

HCIAA T o u r n a m e n t

0
P rep 4

N o r th Bergen

3

P rep 1

H u d so n C a th o lic

0

P rep 0

U nion H ill

6

S ta te T o u r n a m e n t
P rep 2

Bergen C a th o lic

3

Jersey C ity C h a m p io n sh ip
P rep 1

D ic k in so n

0

Before every game, Ihe
soccer learn gathered into a
huddle far a prayer. Team
unity and community m e
stressed throughout Ihe
season, encouraging
camaraderie and spirit.

4s senior Posdml Ferreira finisheshis leg of the
400 yard Freestyle, junior Don Paskas A/es in to
seal the victory. In order to guarantee o strong
finish, the anchor position is reserved for the
fastest swimmer. Prep took fis t place.

Success in a relay event
requires team work from all
four swimmers. Prep's quadsquad consisted of Mark
Kendall, Nick Perseghin, Paschal
Feneira, and Dan Paskas.
Ending the first two laps of
his 100 yard Freestyle in the
400 yard Freestyle Relay,
senior Nick Perseghin retains
Prep's lead in this race, as
well as its lead for the entire
meet, the Bees Classic. A
veteron of the swim team,
Nick was chosen to serve as
an alternate at the state
championships.

S iib iu e u ^ e * ) in
H H Ithough the 1996-97
» » swimming team was
I f ! ! - narked with some
minor setbacks, these were
overshadowed by phenomenal
success. Coaches Carlos Garafa
andJeffJotzand moderatorMrs,
Nickerson guided anddrilled this
year's tea* to perform to the
best of their capabilities. The
team started out strong, by
reinstating its tradition of 5:30
a.m. practices, These workouts
carried the team through the
winter break until January, after
which afternoon practicesbegai.
The reason forthe turnaround to
afternoon practices came about
for a couple of reasons. One
factor was student schedules,
which often did not allow for
flexibility in practice times,
Anotherfactorwasthetemporary
closing of two of Prep's practice
sites - the Pershing Field PaS
and the YWCA (where a water
pump caught on fire). Practices
had to be limited to Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and
Sundaysforalmostall ofJanuary
at St. Peter's College.
With many of the meets
scheduled inJanuary, :he ioss of
practicetime resulted intheteam
being unable to dominate low
caliber teams, as it had always
done in the past. But with a loss

A good dive is uudal to whether a swimmer will
perform well in a race,
liming ond follow through ore
key factors in Ihe execution of a peifect dive. Here,
senior Paschal Ferreira showed perfect form.

S o c c e r

by ifijy three points to the rival
swim team of St. Joseph's ofthe
Palisades, followed by a narrow
one point victoiy over Hudson
Catholic, the Prep swimmers
were motivatedto endtheseason
on a positive note.
When afternoon practices
reSB®ed for seven days each
week forthe month of February,
every member had an
opportunitytogetback inshape.
Theteam's improvementbecame
evident when they captured
second place at the State
Sectionals, A mere 16 points
kept the team from a first place
finish. Theteamendedtheseason
with a crushing defeat of St.
Joe's
at the
County
Championships, gaining thetitle
far a stunning fourteenth time.
The team was led by seniors
Dan Asencio. Nick Perseghin,
Paschal
Ferreira,
Nick
Trentacoste. BrianCrimmins, and
Coy Dailey. In his final year of
Prep swimming, characterized
by smashing records in fte 100
meter Butterfly, and the 100
meter Backstroke, Asencio set
his sights on the 200 meter
Individual Medely. Asencio and
Lazzara anchored Prep's 200
meter Freestyle Relay Team, as
theytookfirstplaceatthe County

Chafipsn^iips, At every meet,
Dailey wore hiss Infamous
horseshoe aroundhisneck, agift
from Coach Garafa, that became
the tent's lucky charm. Also,
Brian Crimmihs was Prep's
sensational diver, capturing first
place at virtually every meet Up
and rising juniors (that are
expected la continue Prep's
winning tradition) were Larry
Lazzara, Dan Paskas, Chris
Boggiano, Brian Sharrock, and
Rich Schubring. Lazzara took
the bull by the horns and
practiced in the off-season, to
become one of Prep's fastest
swimmers. This year alone, he
shaved several seconds off his
previously set times, as well as
qualified to compete at the State
Finals. Paskas, Boggiano, and
Sharrockserved as alternates for
the EDO meter Freestyle Relay
Team at the States. Freshman
phenorr. Edmund Caulfield
surprised everyone with his
superb ability; he placed first in
the 500 meter Freestyle at the
Counties. Just think of how
much he will improve in his
upcoming years!
With
these
strong
underclassmenonhand,theteam
can confidently look forward to
afifteenth CountyTitle nextyear.

After just finishing his race, senior Nick Trentacoste is congratulated by sophomore Phil
VitaiBO ond Coach Carlos Garafa on a fine swim. In addition, Coach Garafa would talk
la his swimmers after their wees to help them improve on form, stroke, and speed.

Swimming \ 67

Let's
Get
Ready
to
SO iving upto their preseason
I f motto "Mo Deposit No
r* M l Return" the Varsity
wrestling team, through
determination and hard work,
earned a birth into a state
tournament. Despite a season
plagued by injuries, the team
was very successful under the
leadership oftri-captains Dave
llaria, Mike Monaco, and Joe
Tramutolo. Senior tri-captain
Jo e Tramutolo missed a
majority of the season with a
shoulder injury, as did senior
160 pounder Brian Ackerman
with a knee injury. Juniors
Kevin DeVillava and Tommy
Egan also were unable to
wrestle for a portion of the
season because of knee
injuries. Despite these
setbacks, the team stayed
focused’ and showed their

dete rm inarson
th |® ig h
declsiK® vt^tgfies over
Barringer, Pope Jctfn, Satin
Hall Prep, and North Bergen,
They also had 2 very
impressive: victories over
Tottenvilie (78-6) and Red
Bank Cathoiic (74 3).
The
season
was
highlighted by the stellar
performance o f junior tricaptain Dave llaria (103). llaria
carried the team with an
undefeated record and was
given fie honor of being
named athlete of the week by
the Jersey Journal. Mike
Monaco, also a tri-captain,
wrestled phenomenally by
losing only one regularseason
match to a state champion.As
a returning district champion
in the 112poundweightclass,
there are high expectations

for him to repeal bis
performance next year.
Thisyear’s teamfflrpassed
a goal that no other Prep
w restling
team
has
accomplished: a victory over
North Bergen. For the first
time in the 26 years of Prep
W restling history, the
Marauders outwrestled the
Bruins 38-31. Senior Jon
Hurtado, with overwhelming
support from Prep fans,
clinched the victory in a
dramatic match over a state
champion.
Ju n io r
Tom
Egan
commented, “Even though we
we’re down by one captain
(dueto an injury), we wrestled
with pure dedication and
commitment, not only for
Coach Kelly but for the team
as whole."

Before the beginning of his motch, freshman Mark Dondero settles down in his
stance and gets ready to rumble. Wrestling in the 140 lb weight class, Dondero
compiled several eady season wins, which included a pin against Pope John.

Working for the nearfall, sophomore Nick Emma
applies the pressure and tries to turn his opponent
over on his bock. Throughout the season, Emma
often shifted between the 152 and 160 lb weight
classes, but primarily remained a 160 lb wrestler.

This is wrestling's version of the "stuff." I
his opponent was able to get a hold of / ^ g j |
sophomore Biyan Blaney pushes his head
enabling Blaney to escape. Blaney put togetM
phenomenal record on the JVI

One of this year's leading wrestlers, and an inspiration os well
as a great influence for the team, senior Hob Kolakowski takes
his position in between the periods of o match. Often referred
to as the "Comeback Kid," Kolakowski hopes that he will be
able to overturn his opponent and score points. This was one
of the three positions a wrestler could choose.

l he Prep Academic Teams, eomposed of a Hath Team ®id a
CompUferTeam, aimed to teach students many valuable skills intgsfr
taking and to allow them to compete in areas ether ihan sports,
in the first round, the Varsity Math Team, anchored by seniors Stephen
Kayiaros and Ronak Parikh, foiir.d itself in 6th place witn a total of363 points,
in the second round, boosted by two perfectscores ffom Kayiaros anc Parikh,
the Varsity shot into second place, behind Christian Brothers Academy. On
the JV level, a low soaring ftst round landed the team In 3rd place, but In
the 2nd round, the M scored' a monstrous 444 points to move tntft HcoHd
place,, T fe was the first time in a long time that the;Vanity ar® theJV were
in the same place simultaneously. The JV team was led by juniors Chris
Boggiano, Chidozie Enyinna, and Sophomore; Lou Paonessa. Mr. R id y
stated, 'The Math Team is a fun activity that students can participate: in, Whifih

f

7 ) The content o f this copy contains 3 3 8 words
and discusses m aterial that is of a complex
nature involving trigonom etry and programming.
Given this inform ation, what is this article about?
a) Student Council b) Football Team
c) Academ ic Teams
does not interfere with other activities." Unfortunately we wefe not able to
report the results of the final "two rounds due to deadline constrictions, but
we are positive that the Math Team should have no trouble tackling the
problems set before them.
The Computer Team, moderated by Mr. John Ronan, participated in
competitions with other schools’ throughout the nation. Members in the
beginner category studied simple programs and binary math,. Students in the
intermediate category studied more complicated progamming. For the first
time, the students of the Computer Team chose a president and a vicepresident, Sophmore Ted Schundler was chosen president, while senior Luis
Gonzalez served as vice president. Another new edition this year was adding
the Computer Club to the mailing list of the internet. The team worked on
a “demo" called “Grand St."
Students on both the Math Team and the Computer Team were able to
apply to competitln the concepts learned in the classroom. In addition, the
analytical skills acquired in each field proved to be useful in practical
circumstances.
During

Ihe

first

round

of

Ihe

Math Team competition, Mr.
Reidy supervises the test takers.
Members bad forty minutes to
answer ten questions, without
Ihe use of calculators, or as
Mr. Dandorph prefers to call
them,

jo

jo

the

"idiot

Machines."

o i u r n ju ri

A perfect paper!!
Along with senioi Ronak Parikh, Stephen
Kayiaros scored a 100 on Ihe second round o l Ihe Math Team
test on the Vaisity level.
Steve m s so ecstatic that from his
shouting h r joy, his jaw locked into a goping position.
(We
understand it look Ihe E M 's a half-hour just to shut it!!)

Junior Chris
Boggiano lets a photographer
oversee his complicated work of
equations,
variables, and diagrams.
What Chris doesn't
know is that Ihe photographer is also a
member of the Math Team, and is going to
use Chris's answers to get a high score.
(Hot to worry, Mr. Rady does not allow
cheating

of any

kind.)

Academic Teams I 71

Asian Club Executive Committee:
Front Row: Alfred Sta. iglesia, /Hark ta ro .
Second
How: M e Corandan, Joe Santos,
Loriy Gallagher, Ryan Lorenzo, Mario Clemente. (Editor's
Hole: Due to the great numberof members in the Asian CM, we
m e not able to
put a group shot of all of them.)

JH [ 11cfrhe h2rc! w°i“k and the sacrificing of time and effort that goes into
j ® j | settin3 UP Prep Dances is nothing compared fo the satisfaction of
knowing that people enjoyed them. Little is known about the Dance
Committee's efforts, but the benefits of theif labors are reaped by all who
attend a dance.. Nonetheless, the devoted members of the Dance Committee
seek no recognition, but are more than wilting to be the creators of the
excitement.
Assignments included the breaking down and stacking cf'over fifty tables
and five hundred chairs, the sweeping and mopping of the cafeteria floor, the
making of several hundred tickets; for checking coats, the collecting of
admission fees, and the actual checking in of coats. Members usually arriyfed
at around 5 pm on Saturday to set up for the seven o’clock opening of the
doors. Because of the new ten thirty curfew law in Jersey City, dances were
forced to end at 10 pm so that students could get home without getting
arrested.

O n e. t w o , th r e e o 'c lo c k ,

t

fo u r o 'c lo c k R o ck !!
The Dance Committee was also responsible for setting up and helping out
at the Freshman and Sophomore Semiformal and the Freshman Sacral. Here,
committee members served delicious food to the couples and transformed the
cafe into a ballroom. Members willingly donated their time to supervise these
events and help oat in any way possible. Thanks to the creativity and
dedication of the Dance: Committee, dance participants were able to rockthe
night away (at least ’til 10 pm).
Without the guidance of moderator Mr, Jim Dondero, and the leadership
of co-presidents James Koo and Rajeev Bharucha, the dances would not have
gone as smoothly as they did. Of course, without music provided by senior
DJs Jade Feliciano and Roy Maglori, there would not have beer, anything to
dance to. We worked hard and everyone really cooperated to make each
dance a success," commented senior James Koo,

sfDcW ®
Kevin &XP takes it a table
at a lime. Iventualfy;
Ihe chairs m e stored behind
Ihe curtains towards the south end of the cafe.

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to

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in

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to

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Ibrahim

ond

refrigerators,

into
junior

a donee
Alberto

where o il

floor

is

Padilla
tobies

ore

the
carry

removal
o ff

a

of
loble

stocked.

For the freshman social, the
Dance Committee set up the
cafe os well os supplied the
music.
Here, juniors Edgar
Santo Cruz,
Mike Tully, Bob
Wallace, Don
Cymbor, ond
seniors
Rob Edwin ond Paschal
Ferreira enjoy the sounds of
the
music provided by the Donee
Com m ittee.
The Donee Committee wos
responsible for
setting up for
the Freshman-Sophomore
Semiformol Donee.
Their
mission was to turn the cafe
into a winter wonderland,
complete with streamers,
balloons,

ond

garlands.

At
every dance,
students could leave
their coats upstairs
in
Burke Hall.
Seniors Rajeev
Bharucha and Mario
Clemente coordinated
the
coat check
system by handing
out claim checks.

Dance Committee 75

Awaiting the aiiival |

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During the
Thomas, (Tom

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scene between Sir
Spataro), ond the

King (Peter Rimoc), Thomas
expresses his stand on the
King's divorce from Queen
Catherine.
This is the basis of
the

ploy,

since

it

wos

Thomas's conscience thot
contributed to his downfall.
Following the Spanish
Ambassador's conversation with
Thomas's servant (M att
Archibald), Richard Rich (Alan
Mendoza) tries to squeeze the
servant for the information thot
he desires.
Eventually, after
paying him, the servant revealed
to Richard the religious habits
of

During

a

Thomas.

dress

rehearsal, Signor
Chapyus (Paul Fam)
ond his attendant
(Dave Smith) walk
in on a conversation
between Richard
Rich and Master
Cromwell.
The
dislike between
Chapyus and
Cromwell led to a
heated

confrontation.

Thomas's daughter Margaret wanted to marry Roper f f l f i
Medina).
Thomas was originally opposed to this union, I
they were eventually married with his o m s J I

b nder the guiding hand of Mr. Jack Campion, the Prep Dramatics
I ' !I department performed Robert Bolt's "A Man forAll Seasons” on
l^ypl January 'Oth. 1Tth, and 12th. With TomSpataro inthe leadroleasSir Thomas
More. Shane Smith as the coniving and malicious Cromwell. Deanna Dsstito as Mare’s
wife, RebeccaJantas ashisdaughter, andanextraordinarysupportingcastandcrew, they
put on a terrific show.
RehearsingandpracticingdiligentlysinceSeptember, theperformersportrayedthelife
ofThomas Moreandthepeopleassociated with him. The playwas aboutthe betrayal of
afriend andthe death of agood man because of his moral convictions. Theview ofthe
commonmanwas narrated by MatthewArchibald, who provedto bevery versatile and
humorous, playing a number ofiiies throughout the play.
“AManfor Ail Seasons" takesplacein Englandduringthesixteenthcentury. Theplay
focusesonSirThomas More, the LordChancellorof Englandandlong-tlmefriendofKing
HenryVIII, (Peter Rima§| More resignedtheChancellorship because King Henry broke
with theChurch afterthe Pope had refusedto grant himadivorce fromQueenCatherine

Rehearsal requires many
hours of repeating
specific scenes in order to perfect the
performance.
The hard work involved often
tired the actors to the point of frustration; os
can be seen here in Tom Spataro's posture.

Before the start of the first
tournament, Lincoln Douglas debators
Jaime de
Leon, Brian Musto, and
Numan Shaikh make some lastminute revisions of their speeches,
eliminating
any glitches and
aiming
for perfection.
Their efforts paid
off as the team placed first.
It's a traditionof every
Forensics
Team to start off a meet with a
team "Ave."
These loud and
boisterous cheers build spirit
and
confidence.
Senior John Palermo
rallies

the

troops

to

win.

After some intense
debating, Lincoln
Douglas team members
Con Dy, Brian Musto,
and Jaime de Leon
check the posted
results to see how
they fared at the
first tournament at
Roselle High.
All of
them were finalists,
with Con leading the
way with a first
place

every
â&#x20AC;?d

forensics

school.

f Boggiano,
King

the

meet,

there

Of course,
Joe

Amato,

second round

was

ample

members
M a tt
results

also

Monteleone,
and

a

time

to

socialize

discussed
Joe
recent

their

and

catch up

performances

Facchini,

and

Dandorph

Power

Khurrum
Test

in

on

any gossip

the

tournament.

Sheikh
they

had

are in

the

survived.

thot

wos
Here,

middle

happening
juniors
of

finish.

tcrensics

In

prepoiotion

for

the

first

cotch,

sophomore

Evan

Costanzo

checks

to

see

if

freshman

Ine

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/fte type of bait used when
fishing is crucial.
Use Ihe
wrongbail, and,
your ice
cooler
is going to be empty.
Sophomore Fred Barth and
his
fatherdiscuss whether
they're going to use worms
or

raw

chicken.

After a long day of catching
the hshies, the Pioneer II
returns to
liberty State Park
for docking.
Afterwards, they
auctioned o ff the fish to ihe
follow ing
establishments: Red
Lobster, Koshing Japanese
Restaurant, and Pier 52.

The swaying of the
boat in the strong
currents often affects
people in a bad way.
Freshman Ray Addas
clutches a bottle of
Coke as if it's a Sfe
preserver, because
soda often has a
calming effect on an
upset stomach.
Juniors Neil Fajardo
and Joe Percontino
join Ray in that
feeling

of

queasiness.

CC-CURRICU14RS

The bng wait for the fast bite can become very long, and I
frustrating at limes.
With their rods positioned firmly, membersm
Ihe Fishing Club, as well as many parents, wait for Ihe first 1

eep sea fishing is an adventure that requires dedication,
determination...and an iron stomach. The courageous
members of the 96-97 Fishing Club were led out to sea by
experienced veteran fisherman Mr. Robert Zawistowski, who graciously
fileted alI of the fish that were caug ht. Mr. Z spent quite some time behind
the knife, because all the members had great catches on their trips. Prep
parents were also Fishing Club members for a day, as they proved that itwas
never too late to take up a new activity.
In the midstoftotal darkness and a brisk morning wind, the Fishing Club
set off on their journey early in the morning in October and April. The
enthusiasm of the Prep fishermen grew as their boat went further out on
the waves ofthe Atlantic. The “Pioneer 11” was tossed, but thanks to the
fearless crew, everything was kept safe and enjoyable. Of course, there
werethosewhocould notwithstand the ravagesofsea-sickness. Actually,

Catch of
the Day!
about a dozen Prepsters lost more thanjust energy on the fishing trips!
Destination time was about an hour and a half each time. The “Pioneer
11" anchored near the reefs of Sandy Hook, and there, everyone enjoyed
relatively calm watertofish in. The main catches were sea bass, blackfish,
and porgies -all very tasty treats. On the October trip, there was a potfor
the biggest fish caught, which went to Matt Connelly. After about seven
hours of fishing, the “Pioneer 11” headed back to land, and the “weary but
happy" fishermen left to feast on their accomplishments.

With Fr. Raulli overseeing ,41 the operatiojg,
senior Paul Madav; served as the Editor, jtesistij®
him were Assistant Editor Craig luthawrjrahOnt.
Art Editor Paul Blasucci. and Layout Ed B g rcari
Bumain. The skill of the editors, along wit® flsa
contributions of the writers and artists will assure a
spectacular Issue,

'W m ti/ f from: last year, many organizational changes
l l H
and an especially dedicated staff made fris
year's Petroc more: efficient than ever before. Besides providing
important information, the Petroc served as a source of
entertainment as well. Periodically students: and teachers
alike received a copy of the paper and immediately flipped
through an array of articles concerning everything from
current events to sports to student/teacher profiles.
Perhaps the greatest organizational change that the Petroc
underwent this year was the downsizing of the editorial staff,
in the past;, ten editors were specifically devoted to a particular
.section. After changes m the editorial board, this year's paper
was led by Editor-in-Chief Joe Pike and three dedicated
editors:, Frank Drummond, John Palermo, and Amish Patel.
The main reason for this change was to make areas of
responsibility more apparent. With the advice of moderator
Ms. Curry, the managing staff was able to function even better
than they had expected.
One of the main focuses of this year's Petroc was Prep's
125th anniversary. In the second ilsye, for example, the
Petroc displayed all of the buildings on campus and discussed
their very unique pasts. Alumni interviews kept the spirit of
the anniversary ever present,
Though the Petroc may have appeared fresh and unique to
any reader, many hours of decision-making, writing, revising
and designing were required to make the final product.
Senior editor Amish Patel commented, "The Petroc has moved
forward in many ways over the past few years, thanks to the
common goa.s of both the staff and the editorial board.”

Preparing lor the spring issue, editor Amish Patel crops a picture
to its speak dimensions.
Fven though he also worked with the
yearbook stall, we knew that he m s a spy for the Petroc.
look at him utilize the cropping skills that we taught him.

began a new tradition
after every section was
completed.
Dubbed "The Slaying
o f the Beast," editor-in-chief
Steve Kayiaros and editorial
assistant Brian Rudzinski
celebrate
the completion of the
theme

Section
Han lieon

co-editor
tried at

various
plaster his

times to
face all

section.

over this book.
After realizing that
photographers
w eren't taking
pictures of him, he
seized an available
camera, and took
matters into his
own

hands.

As the Petrean s Technical Advisor, sophomore Ted “Tex" Schundler went to all meajA
to complete his duties, even if that involved putting his life in danger.
Tex has M
contemplating whether or not to follow in the footsteps of his mentor, Bill 6e | *

1

M 997 provedtc beoneofthewwteffictatyears intheMstoi^ofthsPeiftin. Thanks
11 tothe managementskills and leadership ofthe editors, workwas spreadout over
longperiodsoftimeinsteadofbeingcrammedintoafewdays. Unlikepreviousyears
when editors and staffers would pull all-nighters before a deadline, workers paced
themselves and limitedtheirworking daystoweekdays ofiy, eliminatingSaturdays and
holidays,
Led by Editor-In-ChiefStephen Kayiaros, theyearbookteamlabored throughoutthe
yeartorecordtheeventsof 1997. Computer/Design EditorCnris Boggianodesignedthe
formatofthebook; PhotographyEditorTimServicescheduledthesnapshots; SectionCoi'.ditcrsJaime deLeonandAlan Leonsupervisedtrie book'sfourmain.Divisions; andCopy
Editor DavidSmith puthis English skillstogoodusebyrevising all thewriting. Thisyear,
Kayiaros incorporated Editorial Assistants, or EA's. They made the editors'jobs easier
by assigning copy and organizing their respectivesections. The EA's consisted of Matt
Monteleonepo-Curriculars),Ed Mullins(OSmmunity), KeithGlodc(Academics), Sachin
KarnikandAmish Patel (People), andBrian Rudzinski (Theme). Also, allofthecomputer
glitches were handled by Technical Advisor Ted Schundler.
Mrs.Costanzo, the moderator, was an essential partoftheyearbookteam. Although
much of the book was produced by the students, she was always available and on hand
to provide information, guidance, and moral Support. Arounda deadline, Mrs. Costanzo

CM t i d e t ‘d b e w

J fL a u a a e m e u l

revisedthespreadsbeforetheyweresen.ttothepublisher. Editors, EA's, andstaffersalike
all felt very Comfortable in herpresen.ee. Her quickwit andgood-natured humor made
long hours of typing and editing pass quickly.
A te 1997 was ayearfor newtraditions. Every Friday, yearbook memberswould
take acollection andpick upafew piesfrom Lisbon. "Pizza Fridays" allowededitorsand
stafferstotake a breakfromwork, reminisce abouttheyear, andtella few goodjokes.
Another ritual thatwas started by Steve Kayiaroswas theWall of Pictures. The bulletin
board inthe Publications Centercontained an array of pictures capturing the memories
of familiar faces reading, writing, orjust hanging out. Also, to celebrate a successful
deadline,theeditorsheldanouting. AsofJanuarytheyhadgonetothemovies. Houlihan's,
andto Mrs. Costanzo's far a delightful dinner.
Overall, theyearbook experiencewas wonderful. Steve Kayiaros summed it upbest
by stating, "I think that when these guys look back at this a few years down the road, 1
would expectthatthethingthey will rememberthe mostwill not bethe long hours, the
writing, thecaptioning, andthedeadlines(although1can'tsee howtheywon't), butIthink
they'll remember'thepeopletheymet,thefriendstheymade. thelaughs, andthegoodtimes
becausethat's whatwe're about."

Junior Rich Colabraro ponders, ’it's
not what yearbook can do for we,
but what I can do for yearbook."

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f i p l ntering into: its third year, and
lip possibly its most productive
year, SAD.Di, readied Ig te r
goals and expectations under the
dedication and guidance of Mr Lillis.
Open to all students, S.A.D.D. is. a
fight against drug and alcohol abuse.
S.A.D.D. stands for Students Against
Drunk Driving, Students Against
Doing Drugs, and Student Athletes
Detest Drugs,
The year kicked off with the
October 17th Opening Ceremony,
where over 75 members signed a
contract for life, pledging to sobriety.
The goals ofS.A. D.D. reached beyond
the walls of Prep this year,, and the
activities planned included and
involved Holy Family and St,
Dominic's. Throughout the par,
S.A.D.D. diligently spread the word
to the local youths.
One highlight of the year was
Tobacco Awareness Month, when
students formed S.C.A.T. - the
Student Coalition Against Tobacco.
S.C.A.T. hung signs, posters, and
flyers declaring the danger and harm
of using tobacco and cigarettes. The
leadership in S.A.D.D. also took a
more expansive role. President Lance
Visone and executive membersJustin
Conley,'Vincent Rone, and Mike
Walker took on more responsibilityplanning events such as Medieval
Times and Frightfest at Great
Adventure. Ail in all, the growing
SAD.D. chapter had a great year.

Ihe

Executive

Committee

for

SA.D.D.:
At

S ./4 .D .D .

Mr.

lillls ,

Lance

Visone,

"

Hone,

Justin

Conley,

Mike

Walker.

the Opening ceremony, there wos an overwhelmingly positive response
from the student body.
Mr. lillis oversees sophomore David Maio
signing a contract against drinking alcohol and using drugs.
He was
m

Ktig 1§994987 QfcSS Glut) started the year
I VHBtsome fantastic moves. As in last year,

T

I BKmbersmeteyeryTuesdayandThursdafiri
the room of their moderator, Mrs. Nickerson. The
meetings wm mainly reserved for practice, but
administrative matters were discussed as well. The
executive committee: consisted of President Steve

a Mission Hf#e tournament. The winner of every
round received a prize; irst round, a Prep sticker;
second round, a U.S. Chess bumper sticker; third
round, a chess book; fourth round, a Prep 125th
Anniversary Christmas ornament The grand
champlonishlpprizewas afree entry intoa 1997 U.S.
ChessTournament. Finalists Steve Kayiaros and Eric
Nguyenbattledforthe gloryofthe bestchess playerof
theschool. (The matchwas notplayed intimeforthe
yearbookdeadline;}
Jf November, theteamtraveledto NorthArlington
High School fortheir annual match againsttheir long
time riysi Sophomore Eric Kessler won his final
match,toclinch adramaticandthrilling 8-6victoryfor
Prep.
On Jieperaber 23, three faithful members of the
ChessTeam, newcomersWayne Yarbrough andTim
Knapp, along,with veteran Steve Kayiaros, wenttothe
famous Marshall Chess C|ub in Greenwich Village for
a smali local tournament. With all three competing in
the JV division, freshman phenom Yarbrough took
first place; winning three games and tieing one.
Kayiaroswon two gamesand Knappwon one. Itwas
through thesetournamentsthat the ChessTearn was
able to perfect its skills and get a sense of the
_ competition. Theteamwasscheduledtogotothestate
tournament and the executive committee was still
negotiatingwith Mrs.NickersontogotoTennesseefor
the Nationalsatpresstime. Overall,theChessCluband
Team continued in their tradition of excellence,
I
dedication, and mastery.

&

W

Knapp,

fo r

im
Junior

Wayne

the

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Khurrum Sheikh

gome for

PM

&

bragging

»y

ond

rights

fn p
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freshman
to

advance

m

«

Yarbrough.

held
Tim
to

a « ■
IB

Knapp

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bottle in

the second

round.

P
a

f t
* U m de
first

round

to tim m e n l.

J"'

Chess Club

Marauder

lohn

Romano

ond

Henchman

John

M em o

were

looking

for

at Ihe Homecoming game to lead Ihe crowd in some cheers.
yearbook photographer, they knew they had their man, and shouted,

on

honorary

Henchman

Once they spotted a
"We Wont You""

Known as the "extension," this
pimp is one of Ihe more
difficult moves that the
cheerleaders perform.
Kathy
lavier and Heidi Byrne obviously
have
mudi faith in Iheir
teammates who w ill catch them.
Displaying

exceptional poise

and

concentration, the cheerleaders
perform "letters."
During
this exercise, they sing
"Give me a long P."

Unfortunately, senior
Kevin Moran was
not chosen as a
Prep cheerleader.
Sorry

Kev!

Before
Palermo,

the

opening
M ike

football

game

Monaco,

Craig

pose.

throughout

against

florkewicz
the

Paramos
and

football

the

Catholic,

Henchmen

Hob

Com o,

Marauder

himself,

John

Romano,

helped

to

season,

these

guys

Joe

Son

strike

keep the

Phillip,

their
foils

enlbusio

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h»year's§pir8C&m»!tf*w»semof8« majotrrt^iteshereat Prep.

T

Not only
wasitheirwork seen arountfthesctsjsl, but they also played an importantiite
atfootball games,where they boostedPrep spirit. Even through rough timeswhere awin wasn't
evident, the SptflfCornrnitteewas able te aring thfwjjole community together as * e .
Morxiayafternoonswerespentccnstniding bannersthatwere paintedand iaterhung uo intre cafetena.
These bannersprovided students with the information they needed ss\a everfeanSslOTnsforupcorntng
games. The making ofa banner required both artistic skill and innovation, which resulted in catchy and
c'.ever phrases. Vttli the help ofmanyadeptartiife, flyers were madeandhsBgaroundtheschool. Both
the banners and the flyers provedto raliy!kgincj:|he students, and showed that spintwas being passed
to antfter.
This^afsfallPrepraliyw^wforgettableberauselaweiiedthe'flewlycrownecI Marauder and his
Henchmen. With the entire school in complete suspense, members ofthe SpiritCommitteecasttheirvote
for Marauder* SeniorJohn Romano WaSehosenforthe exciting task. During the games, the Marauder
and histnenledfie crowd in such cheers as the famed Prep Fight Sstp^lW enttiaw ntelie Railroad,"
arM:liB:iBiai and vigorous"Aves. “ Even when Prep appeared non*vfctoriius, RomanoandCft Cheered
forPrep, keepingthespiritalive. 8/henaskedabouthisfeelingsaboutthe camaraderie infeSpntCommittee
andtesBpportfor Prep, Romanocommented, This {sjustoneofthosetimeswhen love'turnsintoanother
one ofthosefour-JSftered words,"
In Hissecondyearasmoderaforforthe Spirit Committee, Fr. Hoag. S.J. helped out in various ways.
Heoftenhelped membetscoihinnovativephrases.rHismcstcomplicated assignmentwas organizingthe

“I went down tc the railroad, Yeah, yeah!”
“To see what I could see, Yeah, yeah!”
“Somebody hollered: the Spirit Committee, yeah, yeah!”
“I said now that’s what we need!! yeah, yeah!”
“I went back down to the railroad, yeah, yeah!”
“And put my ear on the track, yeah, yeah!”
“Somebody said: the Cheerleaders, yeah, yeah!”
“I said, now that’s where it’s at, yeah, yeah!”
“I Said cooh, aaah, cooh, aaah!!”
Prep rallies. Much time and effortwent into the production of a 'ally, outthe hard work of Fr. Hoag and
ihelpjrit Committeepaid off inthe end.since every rallyturned oiitto be a huge success. The rallies were
just one ofthe contributing factors to the real mission ofthe Spirit Committee, which was to instill spirit
in tne student body, totry and gettr.ex to go to the games, andtocome out andsupporttheir classmates
on. the field.

THeSpirit&mmittEe'scomplimentarycrewofsupplegymnastsaisocheeredforthesportsteams. These
peppy.spirited, and very dedicated girls from the Academy of St. Aloysius and St. Dominic’s Academy

practiced th'oe days a week, for two hours a dayto prepare forthe games. They attended various Prep
functions whicMneluded pep rallies, basketball games, andaf course, thefootball games. Coached by
jfinniferCassafoandheadcaptainSusanMazzuco,the cheerleaders always gotthecrowd involved in the
game.Throughexperienceand example, the othercaptains (Melissa Dizon, MelissaGarcia, MicheleCassaro,
Kathy Javier, and December- Field) led the younger cheerleaders and were a posiive influence in the
development cftheircheerleadingskilis.
in!via"cr.of'9S.tr.echeerieadei-s'hardworkpaidoffwhentreyfinishedfcurtn Inthenationatacneering
|

;0ampetition in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Having continued their tradition of diligence, dedication and
determination,they anticipatedtiuplicatingQrbetteringthatfeatthisyear.

M - Fl1? of 3,1v®5 the leadership of the upperclassmen, SenSsfftofik Ferseqtxn served
as the Production Manager. As Stage Crew's Point Man. he was responsible for the
completion# the set, and had to work directly with Mr. tampion, wft# determined the
placement of props, and appropriate scene changes. Junior Chris Boggiano and senior
Pete Russo were Perseghms second men in command as Stage Managers, Senior Tim
Service headed Operation Sound. He was responsible for every actor's microphone and
necessary sound effects. Senior Tom Spataro designs the lighting for the stage, while,
junior Brian Sheppard manned the lighting console. He performed all of the lighting

changes of the complicated sequences. The second thing that was positive for the Stace
Crew was the tremendous amount of interest that was demonstrated by freshmen and
sophomores. More than half of the Crew were rookies. This awesome combination of
experiencedmembers, coupled bythehelping handsoftheiasvolunteers madethisyear's
ge *-'rew a rousing success. Junior Chris Boggiano summed if up best by saving, "its
nicetosee all oftheyoungtalentthatshowed uptowork onthis play. With nocomplaininq,
theyall tool^uptasksthatwould often only begisen to peoplewith much moreexperience'
and they did theirjobs well. It is good to know that the Crew will be left in good hands
when I am gone."
As always, the Stage Crew hands are the school's best recyciers. After every play they
break down the sets and reuse them for the next play. This way, they don't spend’a lot
of money on supplies. Of course, it is difficult to reuse nails and screws Were you able
to spot those same boards and 2 X 4's in "Pippin?"

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Justin

Pentorakis,
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Vizzacchero,
Castro,

Hick

S cm nkh,

Tim

Service,

Jell

Dante

ft,

Andrew
Khurrum

Battaglia,

Mom

Perseghin.
Sheikh.

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o

th e

b o tto m
grass

th a t

Dave

s to n e

ju s t

Pete

fin is h e d
green

scenery

Dan ternone

p a in tin g
A ndy
Crew

of

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Chris

Jotn Spatoro. Mike

Rosso,

s p ra y

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Sheppard,

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Fourth

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John

Rygkki.

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M an

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up

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e lab orate
A ll

th a t

fla ts

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Each
above
sure

actor
the
that

in

the

stage,
every

ploy
the

mike

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o

receivers
wos

cordless
for

tuned

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to

on

microphone
mike
oudible

thot

were
level.

wos

wired

hooked
into

He

the

wos

up

to

main
olso

the

P.A.

system.

responsible

lot

system.

In

Sounds

Manager

Jim

in

sound

cueing

the

the

lighting

room

Service

mode

effects.

The thrones thot were used for
the courtroom scene of "A Mon
For All Seasons," were painted
black ond decorated with gold
trim.
Here, junior Mike
Strallow applies a strip of trim
to one of the thrones where
the Duke of Norfolk, played by
Wilbur

Montano,

w ill

sit.

During practice, the Stage Crew
has to coordinate oil of their
scene changes.
It is crucial
to know what is the best
method to move oil the props
off stage ond how the objects
for the new scene will be
carried on stage.
Stage
Managers Chris Boggiano and
Pete Russo discuss how
members will set up the
garden scene.

Throughout
Lighting
Brian

the

ploy,

Manager
Sheppard

was

in charge of all
effects.
In order to
be efficient, he kept
a copy of the script,
and

u
| pfoe
e intellectual members of the Stage Crew,
Eftihi Pentarakis, Ted
Schundl
er, and Juan
take
khundler,
««.. Castro,
H H
— — time out
— to gather backstage to
fiscyss the meaning of life, and how snacks enhance life 's significance.

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theschoolcommuni1y,6necfwhich
— — was the Hat Act. Under this
resolution, studentswsreperrnittedtsafty hats in
the building,just as iong asth^weren’tworn. Jfs
addittoretothis, students weneableto wear halsiS''
the school building after eighth period.
This year, instead of conducting regularly
scheduled meetings, the Council membersdecided
to holdmeetingsonlyasneedsd, Wneiheronschx!
days, oreyen:DnSatundaysandSundays,th§Student
toncilreached^tosatisfytheneedscrftft0scficioi
community, Underthe guidance ofmoderatorMr,
Jim Uondero and the leadership of student body
presidentMarkisAbraham,theStudentCouncilwas
determinedtomakePrepabetterplace. Members
oftheCouncil includedonesecretaryandapresident,
treasurer, andfburrepreseniativqsfrom each class.
As always. :heStudent Council coordinated:he
Waik-A-Thon. This year, many new ideas were
introduced in ordertomofivatestudents to raise as
much money as possible. For example, Students
wtoraised $50 received boxershoffiSI’aT-Shirt,
and those who raised $ 100 received either a
sweatshirt or a cap. As an added bonus, altftese
who managed tobring in $125 were entered in a
largedrawingthatwouideutastudent'stuitioncba
by $1,250 for one semester. Freshman Mark
Gcidsack was the lucky winner ofthis prize.
On March 15th.the Student Council hosted its
third annual Royal Rumble. Members from sports
and activities teamed upto compete in highlyskilled
activities, suchasthewheelbarrowrace, andtheeverso-difftjcultthree-legged race.
in early February members of the Student
Councilj@um€yedpwrtoSt,Dc»ninic'sAcademyfor
theiryearlyexchange. Totheirenjcymait.theywere
able to experience afull day in the life of an all-girt
school. Each boywas assignedto a girl with whom
he toured the pchool andtook part in the daily class
activities. Later in the school day, Prep's Council
members joined in open discussions with St.
Dominic s StudentCouncilabsutlife, religion, and
the arts.
TheStudentCouncilsymbolizedthefinerpoints
ofPreplife. Theyexperienced andaddedtothesocial
and academic grandeur of 144 Grand,
Chilltown. NJ.

St. Peter's Prep Morning Show, senior Roy Maglori
cameras.
Ihe cameramen receive directives from vice
to what to film and where to position the shots.

Rott Tape!!
rep has a TV Studio? What do you guys do?â&#x20AC;? These- used to
I j J I ' be common questions the average Prep student asked upon
S T hearing someone mention the TV Studio. Now, no one asks
anymore. The heavily involved TV Studio made its presence known this
year in the Pup community.
Prior to the beginning of the school year, the studio was relocated
to a larger, nicer room, and new production equipment was purchased.
Through the efforts of moderator Mr. Jim DeAngelo, senior president Scott
Gurian, vice presidents Kris Nikolla and Rob Duran, the long-awaited "Prep
TV Morning Show" was finally revived. Watched in the cafeteria by
students eating breakfast, the show featured teacher interviews, discussion
of school and social events, and short, funny skits about life at Prep. Its
talk show format was hosted by seniors, but students of all years
contributed to the show as actors, writers, and cameramen. The TV Studio
also filmed events such as "A Man For All Seasons", the Walk-A-Thon, and
the annual Ski Club trip to Vermont.

Celebrating
Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been through a lot together over the past 125
years. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve madethe honor roll, won state and county
championships, and helped to build the Prep community.
As the years rolled along, we made new friends and
continued to develop our relationships with old friends.
Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve discovered more about ourselves and have
become more aware of what our purpose in life is. As
8 people, we have come to realize the depth ofthe Prep

experience.
Whether we realize it or not, the people at Prep make
a difference in our lives. Our teachers can be relied
upon for guidance and support (not to mention good
college recomendations). Ourfriends are always present
to celebrate our victories and console us in our defeats.
We rejoice when one of us is honored, and we lament
when one of us is dejected.
We are all brothers and sisters at Prep. We are all
related in the Prep family. Together, we celebrate the
joy and happiness of births and new life and we stick by
each other in times: of sadness. As a community, we
have even stared into the shadow of death and survived.
Wherever we go, whatever we do, the memories of our
experiences with these people will never be forgotten.
We are and will always be the Prep Community.

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Ihe position of secretary to the principal requires excellent organizational skills and a good
sense of humor.

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Mrs. Terri Corcoran performed her job w it ease and efficiency.

In order to send out Ihe letters to Ihe parents about the Annual Fund donations, Fr. Keenan, S I
put his "lohn Hancock" on them. In addition lo moderating the Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association, Fr. Keenan ms
seen on ond about campus visiting students in both their academic and coxurricular settings.

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t might look easy, but it is not easy being

Ilf
President of 3 growing school like
rMi Prep,” commented Fr. Jam es Keenan,
S J . Having settled into his third year as Prep's
President, Fr. Keenan faced a busy schedule.
Among the challenging financial decisions, such
as keeping tuition at an affordable amount, Fr.
Keenan also had to keep up Prep’s sterling image.
However, Fr. Keenan was never too busy to stop
by to visit most of Prep’s functions--bcrh athletic
and religious. From meetings with donors to the
Keys to theFuture Campaign, to greeting freshmen
at Orientation, Fr. Keenan’s presence touched all

aspects of Prep life. Helping to ease the burden
was his secretary, Mrs, Maryphyllis Locricch.io. in
her fourth year Of dedicated service.
In his fifth year as Prep’s Principal, Mr. John
Raslowsky also served his first year as a father.
Although Mr. Raslow sty often had challenging
decisions to make regarding the many facets of
Prep life, he still managed to moderate the Ebony
Club and teach Afro-American literature. Mr.
Raslowsky feels that "Prep can only grow stronger
and move forward as a community.’’
“There is always a position to do more,”
commented M r. Patrick Reidy, regarding his job
as the Vice Principal. Mr. Reidy was flooded with
paperwork throughout the year, and was busy
handling schedules, report cards, and any course
or exam conflicts. He seldom left his office before
5pm, yet somehow managed to find the time to
moderate the Math Team. Assisting both Mr.
Raslowsky and Mr. Reidy were Mrs. Grace
Gualario, Mrs. Terri Corcoran, and in his first year

at Prep, Br. Frank Turnbull, S J . These dedicated
members of Prep’s administration were a constant
source of aid for Prep behind the scenes.
Aftei recording
students' grades,
organizing a Math
Team test, and
changing some
schedules, Mr.
Reidy looks forward
to summer when
he is in charge of
summer school.
For that brief
period each year
he gets to call
himself the Brand
Fooboh of Prep.

Discipline
Dollars
s a person in charge of close to
800 students, Mr. James Collins
has quite an important and
stressfuljob. However, with seven years
of experience here at Prep under his
belt, Mr. Collins handled everything very
well, Mr. Colflhs dealt daily with
everything from locker distribution to
attendance, from Jugs to school bells.
Along with his myriad of duties as a
Dean, Mr. Collins also monitored the
brand new Multi-Cultural Club. However,
senior members of the executive board
took plenty of initiative in leading the
Club so that Mr. Collins could efficiently
supervise Jug,
Although it seems like a toughjob, it
is also a rewarding one. “This is probably
the fliird toughestjob in the world-after
president of the U.nitec States, and the
mayor of New York City, it’s also the
third best job in the world after Mr,
Dondero's and Mr. Irvine’s," said Mr.
Collins. Mr, Collins also had some ofthe
best perks among teachers. Besides
having his own office, complete with a
24-inch T,V« and two full-size sofas, Mr.
Collins was able to come and go as he
wished .and he had the pleasure of
handing out JUGs to unsuspecting
freshmen. However, the job was not
always totally cool— "Who said it was
cool?” asked Mr. Collins.
Mr. Collins had plenty of help
performing his complex duties from Ms.
Elizabeth Walsh, Attendance Office

M

Mr. John M. Corcoran
Treasurer

Mrs. Iona Priiop
Secretary, Treasurer’sOffice

Mrs. Catherine Ford

Ms. Diana Rivera

Assistant Treasurer

Secretary, Treasurer’s Office

4s payments m e in, il m s the duty of the secretaries (here we see Mrs. Iona
]) to update each student's file. Via computer, a detailed database m s kept so
that the school could easily respond to any tuition question.

j the end of the day, Its. Walsh worked strenuously
I tally up the number of students missing from
L j/n dosses. Her efforts ensured that a perfect
Mtendance tocord was being kept.

Secretary. Ms. Walsh not only kept
complete and accurate attendance
records, but handled incoming calls,
telephoned any absentees, and monitored:
the lost & found and sign out sheets.
In the office across from M il Walsh
was Mrs. Helene Schneider, R.N., Prep's
beloved nurse, Mrs. Scr.neicertooK care
of all the sick Students that came through
her doors, and provided students with
their prescriptions.
W hile the Dean handled Prep's
students, the Treasurer’s Office handled
all oftheir money, Hundreds ofthousands
of dollars passed through the hands of
the Treasurer and his staff. Due to the
dedicated service of Mr. Corcoran, Prep’s
Treasurer, as well as Mrs. Catherine
Ford, Mrs. Iona Prfldp, and Mrs. Diane
Rivera, Prep's monetary transactions
were all present and accounted for. Mr.
Corcoran and: Mrs. Ford spent most of
their time at Prep behind the scenes,
ensuring that paperwork and computer
data w in complete and correct. Both
Mrs. Prilop and Mrs. Rivera were found
at the treasurer’s window, greeting
students- with friendly smiles and
collecting their tuition.
However, perhaps the best aspect of
the Treasurer's Office was the candy
given out at the front desk. It is always
nice to receive a little candy after having
to pay one’s tuition.

Filling out receipts,
moiling out bills,
and collecting
monthly installments
of tuition are only
a few of the
tasks that Ms.
Dione Rivero
performs everyday.
It was welcoming
to be seiviced with

Mr. James J. Collins
Dean of Students

Ms. Elizabeth Walsh
Secretary, Attendance Office

Mrs. Helene Schneider
School Nurse

a smile as one
paid one's
tuition.

Fr. Jam es Foley, S J.
Proctor

D ean’s & Treasurer s Office I $19

Mr. Frank Briamonte

Fr. Charles F.X. man, SJ.

Director of Alumni Relations
Classes. Sports Literature

Vice-President for Alumni Affaire

Mr. Tim Dolan
Director of Development

Mrs; Jane Briamonte
Secretary, Development &
Alumni Office

During the year, Mr. Briamonte m s busy in and out of the school, as a teacher of
Sports literature and as the Director o f Alumni gelations. When he wasn't teaching,
Mr. Briamonte m s organizing all sorts of reunions and alumni basketball games that
got old classmates back together to share some laughs and entertaining anecdotes.
This year, Mr. Hennessey organized the Freshman for a Day Program, which offered the opportunity for
prospective eighth grade students to experience the Prep, while being escorted by a freshman. Here\ Mr.
Hennessey arranges one such appointment while trying to work on his computer at the same time.

PE C PLE

Recruiting,
Reuniting and
Renovating

,

or 125years, manyyouna men have graduated
from Prep and gone 速 to bigger and better
things. However, they still manage to keep in
Mr. Jam es C. Horan
touch and contribute to Prep life via the Office Of
Vice-President for Planning &
External Affairs. Overlooking this office was Mr.
External Affairs
James Horan, its vice-president, who also taught the
Classes. Journalism
Journalism elective in the fall.
Moderatorfor. Parents' Association
Under the leadership of Mr. Raymond Hennessey,
the Office of Public Information (OP!) was responsible
for the recruitment of new studenfe and for the
publicity Of Prep. The office also coordinated the '
Freshman for a Day Program, which gave incoming
students a brief look at Prep life. The office also
scheduled Open Houses for seventh and eighth
graders and their parents and published the Prep
Magazine. Helping Mr. Hennessey make this possible
was Ms. Lisa Ammirato, who scheduled the
appointments for Freshman for a Day.
The Development Office handled all fundraising.
Mr. Tim Dolan, the assistant director of this office
raised funds in ways similar to the Walk-A-Thon.
Mr. Raymond Hennessey
With contributions from parents, friends, and alumni
Director
of Public Information
and the money raised through the Phon.-A Thon.
Moderator
for: Freshman for a
over $800,000 was brought in for the school.
Day
Program,
Freshman
The Alumni Office, a division of External Affairs,
Ambassadors
Was overseen by Mr. Frank Briamonte. The office
functioned to keep 8500 alumni in touch with Prep
life, arid offered such getting back together events as
the alumni basketball game, golf tournament, and
homecomings. Helping Mr. Briamonte keep the
alumni office in order was his mom, secretary Mrs.
Jane Briamonte.

F

/is the pointmon tor the Keys to the Fvlvre
Campaign and the 125th Anniversary
Celebration, Mr. Horan m s occupied with
planning events, coordinating speaal functions,
and trying to organize various fundraisers.
Amidst off of this, he still found time to
teach journalism.

Ms. Lisa Ammirato
Secretary, Office of Public
Information

External Affairs

At Prep's International Night, Ms. Sladomki invites
freshman lim lAulroy and his Sttle brother to pick Ik
winner of one of the various 50 /5 0 raffles.
Parents Association events, such as International Night
are okays a great opportunity for parents to smoke,
win prizes, and sample the world's best cuisines.

In adtttion to talking with many students before and
after school, and during lundi, Fr. Azzarto made
himself ovalable to their parents. During the
Christmas Patty, Mr. McHally has a chat with Fr.
Azzarto.

hist we heard, they were thinking of
bringing the Dodgers bock to Brooklyn.

n r jj m m

The Gallo lucheon and Fashion Show bos always
teemed the greatest support from the Parents.
The highlight of the afternoon is when the models
strut their stuff." Here, junior Anthony Vitanzo
escorts a model who m s displaying a fur coot.

Parents could choose from a variety of gifts
that would benefit St. Peter's Prep and the
Porents' Association. Among the gooses
offered were a Prep blanket, the Prep
portrait, fine china, and o pizza maker.

The Mamas &
The Papas
he goal ofthe Parents' Association
! | is to provide opportunitiestc spreao
tSa the feeling of community beyond
the borders ofthe student body,” stated Prep
Parents’ Association Chairman Mr. Joseph
Casazza. With the assistance of co-moderators
Fr. Jim Keenan, S J. and Mr. Jim Horan, the
Parents' Association was once again an
important facet of Prep life.
Throughouttheyear, the Parents' Association
worked at fostering this sense of community
through such family events as the Family Picnic,
the Family Communion Supper, International
Night, and the annual Christmas Party. There
were also eventsthatwere setaside as gatherings
just for parents, such as the Night at the Races,
which was also an excellent fundraiser.
The most popular event ofthe year was once
again the Prep Fashion Show and Luncheon
chaired by Parents' Association council-woman

Patty Vitanzo. The Fashiorf Show provided
Prep mothers with an opportunity to silt back
and enjoy a lunch with friends as they watched
both professional models and Prep student
volunteers model evening and casual wear.
There was also an opporxnitytowin prizes that
had been donated by local businesses and Prep
parents.
The Prep Parents' Association was involved
in everyday affairs at Prep as w ell It organized
and enforced the Prep Snow Chain, and
volunteers from the Parents’ Association were
always present at Open Houses and Freshman
registration. There were even several mothers
who volunteered in the Campus Shop.
As always, parents came out in full support
of the Prep, reaffirming their role as one of the
most important components of the Prep
community.

At the family picnic
in Schmitt's Woods,
Secaucus, many
fathers volunteered
to flip burgers, broil
chicken, bake
casseroles, and toss
salads, fulfilling their
high school dreams.
Here, a group of
dads pose for o
promo shot with Fr.
Azzarto and Fr.
Keenan. (Rumor
has it they've
submitted applications
to cook at IHOP.)
At the Fall Fashion
Show, Prep
students also
modeled various
types of apparel.
Freshman Brian
Cardino displays a
striking Giorgio
Armani tux.

I International Night, the food was served buffet style. Being called a table at o time,
wrents lined up to sample the many exquisite and delicious entrees that were offered.
per going through the taste test, the fate of these foods was decided by the parents—
mer they went on the "eating" plates or they stayed in the "serving hot plates.

Parents’ Association

Mrs. Elizabeth Dandorph

Mrs. Jan ice Martlmmtf

Transportation Coordinator

Mr. Jo n Hammer

Secretary, College
Placement Office

Special .Events Coordinator

Mrs. M ary Ann Prim e..
Switchboard Operator!

While Mr. Arvind
Sowh talks to Mr.
Dandorph on the
phone about a
boiler problem, Mr.
Alex Keyes is
overwhelmed with
the publicity he's
receiving from our
yearbook photo足
grapher. Mr.
Reyes exclaimed,
"Cool, I'm going
to be in the
yearbook."

Broken Heater,
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese,
No Problem!
here are many people behind the scenes who
puttheirtime and effortintothe dailyoperations
of St. Peter’s. With the impressive culinary
skills of Mrs. Lucy Palmiero, Mrs. Maria Franco, Mrs.
Cathy Sharpe, Mrs. Angie DePalma, and Mrs. Maria
Lauro, Ms. Laura McKenna, Mr, Raymond Nieves, a
variety of fine cuisines were served in the Prep cafe.
These chefs always gave their best effort in serving
their famous entrees. This is why they outsell the
pizzeria and Sam the hot dog man by a landslide each
year.
Under the direction of Mr. Ken Dandorph, the
maintenance staff took on the job of completing
numerous tasks throughout the Prep campus. After
a summer of intense moving and locker room work,
they performed avarietyoftasks including maintaining
the efficiency ofthe boilers and classroom air
conditioners, painting the campus, washing the
chalkboards, clearing the snow, sanitizing the
bathrooms, and recycling in the cafeteria. The
maintenance staff included “Mighty” Arvind Sawh,
"Big" Rich Butler, Brother Paul Harrison, S.J., Br.
Ralph Cilia, S.J., Mr. Jesus Cruz-Femandez, Mr.

Angel Vasquez,:Ms. Nixa Reyes, Mr. Alex Reyes, Mr.
Enrique Serrano-Acosta, Mr. Frankie Martinez, Mr. A1
Alvarado,, and Mr, John Irvine, Sr.
Mr. Jen Hammer headed Prep's support staff,
which was responsible for special events like Jug
Might and other alumni reunions. Mrs. Elizabeth
Dandorph took on the task of organizing students'
transportation needs, including monthly train forms,
bus services, and the necessary reimbursement
information, Switchboard operator Mrs. Mary Ann
Prime put calls through and handled all the mail for
the Prep community. Mrs. Janice Martineau assisted
Fr. Balduf, S.J. and Mr. Dondero in the newly re­
furbished College Placement Office, handling
applications and transcripts for all college-bound
seniors.
Together, all of these people help make St. Peter's
Prep operate efficiently. Mr. Rich Butler, a custodian
at Prep, summed it up by saying, "Even when you
don’t know it, we are working around the clock to try
to make Prep a better placefortomorrow and the next
day and the next and the next...”

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Ibe
maintenance staff takes to the
field by sweeping floors, washing
boards, and vacuuming carpets as
Hr. lesus Cm-femandez, Mr.
ingel Vasquez,
^ 5Keyes do evetyday. they coveted
every square inch of space, and
m e often here until late at
right.
But not to worry, after
they flashed, with the yearbook
staff s /f being around, they
partied oil night.

Wearing their special ID numbers, Mrs. Costanzo and the
NHS members start the seven mile journey. Senior
Steve Kayiaros, who photographed them, walked
backwards the whole way so that he could get the
best shots of the Prep team in action.
At the NHS WalM-Ihon lot Diabetes, senior Dale Kim
celebrates his hrst place finish at Stevens by doing the
Macatena. You a in 't seen nothin til you ve seen
Dale do the Macarena.. .You So Dale!

partake of the great
assortment of food
which included
Blimpie sandwiches,
chips, and

soda.

However, they had
to hurry and get
what they could
before the football
players arrived.
After having just
served themselves,
junior Khurrum Sheikh
and senior Steve
Kayiaros chow down.
While these two
professional food
tasters are still eating,
Steve gives an
obvious thumbs up,
but Khurrum is still
pondering his decision.

W Alan made fun o f the Paper & Penr and Craig decided to defend
the magazine's honor by taking Alan out.
c) The song Jump Around by the House o f Pain was blasting from the
stereo in the Publications Center, and Craig is doing just that.
d) Does it really matter?

Coaches Tony
Crisalli and Owen
Haveron took
advantage of the
delicious food that
was served in the
cafeteria at a
football dinner.
They figured that
this would be their
one chance to get
a great meal in
the cafe.

Invasion of the Window Washers!!
On a normal day a t the yearbook office, all seemed well.
Editors and sta ff members alike were working busily on
the October deadline. All of a sudden, there was an
unusual sound coming from outside the window. Dave
Smith went to see w hat was happening when he had his
close encounter ofthe third kind. Quickly mesmerized by
the sight, he grabbed a camera and took pictures ofthe
visitor from another world. The object, which resembled
the window washers th at Prep uses to clean its windows,
approached H203 in a menacing manner. To prevent its
tentacles from cominginto the window, Dave closed it, as
he took more pictures. The yearbook staff watched in
amazement as the creature made its way down to the
opposite side ofthe room. Before the staff could attem pt
*to make
i communication,
i
i*
this
it scattered away, To
lo tn
ts dav
aay,
it has not returned.

After sucessfully changing his son's diapers, Mr. Raslowsky decides to instate some new classes
in Prep. Now all freshman will have to leant how to change a diaper and know Ihe real
name of the Gerber baby for the final exam.

year, the band continued
to improve. Under a new
system, each member of
the band had a chance to
Improve personally. The
»and was split into two
vups, the junior band
ind the big band. The
junior band consisted of
tudents who were fust
beaming th eir in s tr u ­
ments. Led by newcomer
[Mr. Wayne Trager, the be­
ginning band rehearsed
Ion Mondays, W ednes­
days, and Fridays. Play­
ing a different repetoire of
music, th e begin n in g
band also had the chance
[to practice with the big
band on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
The big band, under
the watchful eye o f Mr.
Roland Jones, continued
to rise to new heights. The
football season brought
about seven new songs in­
cluding favorites "W hat
is Hip", "Rocky", and “I'm

a Man". Throughout the
season, the band m oti­
vated the football team
and their fans. After the
football season, the band
held its annual Christ­
m as Concert, featuring a
hip-hop version of " Win­
ter W on derlan d’’ and
other traditional tunes.
In mid-January came
th e h ig h lig h t o f th e
band's year. As p a rt of
the National Music Com­
p e t i t i o n s , th e b a n d
p la y e d a t P r e s id e n t
Clinton's inauguration.
The four-day trip enabled
the band to gain more
experience in com peti­
tions. "We had the oppor­
tunity to enjoy ourselves
a n d see the sights of
W ashington D.C., and
mostim portantly we were
able to com pete w ith
bands from all around
th e c o u n t r y , " s a i d
junior Rich Colabraro.

The Band’s Secret Gigs:
• Opening "The Tonight
Show" with lay Leno
• The soundtrack for ID4
• Free Summer Concerts in
Central Park
• The National Anthem at
Game 6 ofthe 1996
World Series
• Lollapolooza '96
• Woodstock (Really, they
went up after Hendrix)
• The MTV Music Awards
• MACY's Thanksgiving Day
Parade
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Double

and

lunches

triple

offered

the

opportunity

for

seniors

to

go

freshmen

farther

o ff campus

Paul

Fam

in these

exclaims,

"You

new

lockers!!"

can't fit

for

lunch.

Senior

Alex

Martinez

displays

his

newly

discovered

talent,

as

about to

Senior

he

is

eat his

ham burger.

As the Master of
Ceremonies
Fall

at

Mike
entertains
as

senior
Wassong

the

crowd

only he

can.

Donning
the

the

Rally,

his Cat

Hot gear,
gets

introduce

in
Mike

ready

to

the

Cross

Country

team.

Time to

Celebrate

t’s time for the seniors to
celebrate!
The Class of’97 entered the doors of
St. Peter’s Prep in September of 1993.
From the start, this class demonstrated
its talent, hard work, and dedication to
the Prep community. Whether it was
making a sports team, painting a banner
for the spirit committee, or building the
set for R u m o rs, the seniors gave it ail
they had. They had their triumphs and
setbacks. They worked behind the
scenes, taking on most of the manual
labor. Thisyear, itwastheirtimetolead,
their time to shine, their time to celebrate!
When a senior first arrives' in
September, he is looked at differently by
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the faculty and other students. He is the
role model, the leader. On the field, it is
his duty to lead the underclassmen to act
sportsmanlike, help the team to victory,
and assure the team its confidence during
a loss. On an activity, seniors recruit
new members, teach them the skills,
and want them to enjoy the work as they
themselves have in the past. For the
seniors, the responsibilities they have
assumed and the leadership roles they
have taken are a celebration. They
celebrate passing on their knowledge to
the younger classes. They celebrate
getting jobs done. They celebrate
victories and iearn from losses. They

celebrate deadlines that are met. T M
celebrate life.
The senior class builds a special bo H
to the Prep community that can never I
broken. Afterthe seniors graduate, thn
will never forget Prep. They will co rl
back to talk with teachers and fellcB
alumni. After graduation, seniors «
not only celebrate their four glorioB
years of high school, but they ;§ l
celebrate everything they hallf
encountered here. They will celebrapf
their future and the future of Prep. ? ■
Class of ’97 gave so much to the R rfl
community. Now, it’s time to sit bam
and celebratel

Swimming 1,2,3 Captain. 4 Captain;
intramurals 1,2,3,4; Dancg Committee 4;
Latin American Society 3,4; Science Club
1: Who's Who Among American High
School Students. "Half my life spent in
books and written pages; yet still learning
from fools, and stages.” —Original

Todd Bura
age Crew 3,4; Soccer 1,2; Art Club
|j§,4; German Club 2 .3 .4 : Sp irit
bmmittee 3,4; Paper a Pen 3,4. "We are
poison in the machine, we don't like
Msworld that we are in, we are the poison
i the machine, we can change this world
hat we are in." -Cause for Alarm

Brian Crimmins
\ Jason A. Conti
ptetball 1,2;3; EmmausTeam; FAC 4;
aiian Club 2,3,4; Petrean 3; Prom
pnmittee 3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4.
Relieve in what you believe in and make
Iattempt; don't give up before you even
y. if you don't succeed. then at least you
pow by giving it an ipportunity.

Noel G. De La Rosa
Nick Degnan
Pax Christi 3.4; Track 1,2; Intramurals
1.2.3,4; Spirit Committee 4. "Hewfilwipe
every tear from their eyes, and there shall
be no more death or mourning, wailing
ir pain, the old order has passed away."
--Revelation

Paper & Pen 2,3,4; Japanimation 2,3;
ifeian (tub 4; Kucharistic Minister; NHS;
SADD 4; Tie Club 4; Pax Christi 4; Honor
Hn 1,2,3. ’Nature gave man two ends one to sit on and one to think with.
Success or failure depends on the one he
used the most." —George R. Kirkpatrick

Brian M ichael Dougherty
Chess Club 2.3; Stage Crew 3;
Japahiroation Club 2,3; HAP 2. "I was
once filled with doubt, but now It's all
figured silt; well nothing can last
-Green Day

Âťj the confusion of the
Freshman Activities Fair, a
I !ok photographer manages
to take a picture of seniors
l|j, Avelenda, Santiago Fernandez, and Fernando Quevedo.
j three of them manned
the Latin American Society table.

AP US. History 2
proved senior year
m s not oU Inn and
games.
Seniors
Famd Malik, Him
de fo rk , Dale Kim,
Ahmed Hashed, lohn
Palermo, and Dave
Smith listen
attentively to an
interesting lecture
on imperialism.
While lohn couldn't
speak for the
others, he was very
amused and
entertained during
the discussion.

Robert A. Duran
Latin American Society 1.2,3.4 Exasstfee
Director: tV . Studio 3.4. Vice President;
Pax Chrtstf 3,4, Fishing Club 1,2,3,4;
Wrestling 3; Who's Who Among American
High Sehoif parents! ‘Someone out
there is saying lifejust isn’t fair, but it's the
disappointments |nd the great mistakes
that make you wiser." —Good Riddance

John F. Falcicchio
lent Council 2,3,4. Wrestling 1,2,3;
it Committee 1,4; Italian Club 1,2,3
pary. 4; Amnesty International 2;
^3,4; Petrean 1,2,3,4; National Youth
jership Forum on Law and the
ptution; Junior Statesman of America
|pner School;: New Jersey Symposium
fewer and Politics. "I don't really want
:ave, but my time has come, so I have
jo." --P6I6

Victor Manuel Gonzalez
Math Team 3,4; National Latin Exam 1;
NHS; Science Team 3; Inlramurals 1,2;
Gold Medals: French 1,2; Silver Medals:
Religious Education 1, Chemistry;
National Hispanic Scholar Recognition
Program, Scholar Finalist; Who's Who
Among American High School Students;
Presidential scholarship, "The Nature of
God is a circle of which the centre is
everywhere and the circumference is
nowhere." —Anonymous

seniors 114/

After just being
inducted as a
Special Minister of
the Eucharist, senior
Noel de la Rosa
offers the body of
Christ to a student.
This year,
Eucharistic M inisters
helped out with
Freshman and
Sophomore liturgies,
and Junior masses
including the Junior
Ring Mass.

Robert Kolakowski
Football 1.2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3.4; Spirit
Committee 3.4: Intramurals 1.2.3.4;
Honor Pin 2. "Life is what goes on while
you make other plans." --John Lennon.

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Nice Guy
Frank “No, you can’t borrow a dollar!’*Drummond
Nathan “Get your own fries!" Jackson
Matt “1was absent the day they taught you how to
share” Jamison

Commended for their achievements on the Prep Science Team, seniors Brian Hguyen
and Stephen Kayiaros receive their certificates from Fr. Keenan, S.J. and Mr
Raslomky. last year, the Prep Physics learn placed first in ' the county.

M o st Likely to Teach at Prep
Steve My name is Mr. Kayiaros and I’ll be
teaching French 22 Honors” Kayiaros
Steve "Really guys, Biochemistry is fun” Nadler
Best Writer
Paul “Paper & Pen just made the NY Times
Bestseller List” Madavi
Craig “Hooked on Phonics worked for me”
Suthammanont

M o st Likely to Become a TV Personality
Scott If Scott can cook, so can you” Gurian
John “Heeeeeeere’s Chicks” Falcicchio
M o st Likely to Become a Pro-Athlete
Anthony “I think I could get along with Bill
Parcells” Jordan

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At the Fall gaily, the anticipation of the Marauder and his henchmen is well
awaited. Senior henchman Craig Flcildewicz shows his Prep spirit and his true
colors, as he gives this book a great profile close up.

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Waiting for Fr. Kaulll S.J. to arrive, seniors Paul Blasucci and Craig Suthammanont
go over the day's agenda. The Paper and Pen started early this year, by
having weekly meetings, so that they could anticipate the rush of deadlines.

The Petrean Staff conducted a survey at the beginning o f the year. Out o f 174 seniors, we
received 116 surveys, thus a response o f 67%. Here are the results.
Who do you watch, Leno or Lettercnan?
Letterman— 74.1%
Leno— 25.8%
Who w ould you vote for?
Clinton— 59.2%
Perot— 22.4%
Dole— 18.4%

rep is filled with people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds. Some senior members of the Prep community
Ire asked about the affect that certain holidays had on them and the different ways that they celebrate them.
| One holiday that drew a large reaction was Easter. Seniors Anthony Guirgis and |ohn Zaklama, who-are both, Optic
rthodox attend a seven hour mass which includes a reenactm ent of Jesus s rise from death. They also fast for 55 days
jring this period. Senior Santiago Fernandez, who is Pentecostal, also attends a large mass as it is a time for the
immunity to join together to celebrate their beliefs. This is also true for Pat Mussell and Avel.no Ave mda. who are
jth Roman C a th o lic . Steven Harbace, who is lewish. partakes in Passover, which ,s the celebration of the Exodus,
mother popular holiday among those interviewed was Christmas. Although the dates are different Ior some people
«ch as Rajeev Bharucha who is Hindu, the holiday has similar meaning for everyone. Time is spent with

L a y is spent religiously as well. Steven Harbace celebrates Hanukkah. He goes to temple, atones for his sms. and
L i v e s presents. Ahm ed Rashed. who is Muslim, celebrates Ramadan and partakes in a time of gift-giymg and prayer,
L I a pUgrimage is being made by his people. Although birthdays are not as important for people as hiy were when
fey were y o u n g i , those interviewed still try to spend the day with friends and family. It is true that gifts are not
jppular as in past years, but birthday cards are commonly sent or received.
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j Prep students celebrate in different ways, but for all there is a common thread of pyousness and togetherness
imily.

Trying to convince
freshmen to join the
Art Club, seniors
Jade Feliciano,
Jimmy teung, and
Todd Bura display
the work of
talented students.
In addition to
moderating the Art
Club, Ms. Hellstrom
also supervised the
Japanimation
Committee.

Basketball 1,3,4; Ebony Club 1,2,3,4;
Genesis 9; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Tie Club 4;
Multicultural Club 4. "They say there ain't
no hope for the youth but the truth is
there ain't no hope for the future."
--Tupac Shakur

Robert Larkins
RPG Club 1, Japanimation 2,3,4; TV
Studio 3,4; Art Club 4. "Optimists believe
we: live in the best of alt possible worlds.
Pessimists fear this istrue."-Penn Hackney

Jonathon M. Lugtu
Bowling 1,2,3,4;
Asian Club 4;
Japanimation.Club 2,3,4; Billiards Club
2,3.4; T.V. Studio; 1,2.3.4; IntramuralS
1,2,3,4; "Success is like a mountain, you
can't reach the top if you are afraid of
heights."—E.M."

Seniors 1157

M ost Enthusiastic
Jonathan “Doesn’t everybody run around in the halls” Hurtac
Mike Oh boy, I have English class next” Priore

Roy J. Maglori
John Magcalas
Chess Club 1 ,2,3,4; Petrean 3,4; Asian
Club 4; Stage Crew 3,4; HAP 3,4; Honor
Pin 1,2,3; NHS; Indo-Pak 3,4; French
Club 4; German NHS; National German
Exam, "...and you wish you had it still."
--Alice in Chains

Football 1; Intramurals 1.2,3,4; Italian
Club 3,4; Spirit Committee 3,4. "Try to
live each day to its fullest and believe that
you can do the impossible, for we know
not what the next day holds." -Original

Francis Mansfield
W restling 1.2.3. “ Kone are more
hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely
believe they are free.” —Johann Wolfgang
Van Goethe

Band 1.2.3.4.
'When you have the
enemy down, finish him off before he gets
up and finishes you off." --Howie Long

Tim Masterson
T.V. S:udio 12.3,4. 'Td rather be wrong
on my own than right on someone else s
say so." —Sterling Hayden

Seniors 1153

At the Wolk-A-Thon
Assembly, seniors
Paul Fam and Craig
Suthammonont
prepare to surprise
the crowd by
wearing the prizes
that are going to
came out with a
Prep sweatshirt,
which was awarded
to those who raised
at least $100, and
Craig wore a
t-shirt, which was
offered to those
who raised at
least $50.

recruiting people for the Petreaii and Petroc staffs at the Freshman activities
loir Jaime de
David Smith, and Joe Pike make unsuspecting freshman sign their Fives away.
Jaime amazes
:freshmon with the countless number of people who m e bodily forced by Dove to lorn.

Football 12,3,4; Basketball 1; Ebony
tu b 1,2,3,4 Treasurer. "Life's like a bowl
of cherries, full of sweet firsts, but you've
got to get through the last pit to get to the
next cherry. Don't give tip!" --Chante
Moore

Top Ten Pranks PlayQd on Fmhmon
10) You are only allowed to use the bathroom at recess.
9) H203....that’s on the second floor of the Humanities Building.
8) Buy this permit to have senior lunch privileges.
7) The stairs outside of Fr. Azzarto’s room lead to the swimming pool.
6) Don’t you know that you have to go back to homeroom for eighth peri
for a final attendance check?
5) You must address a senior with “Yes, sir,” “No, sir,” or
Ronak Parikh

4) Present this coupon to Angie in the cafe and get a 10% discount.
3) This is a great deal I’m giving you, only $3 for an elevator pass.
2) On Noga’s Toga Day, don’t wear anything under your toga for extra
bonus points.
1) Bring a $30 check made payable to the Petrean Staff for your yearbool

In student ever causes trouble in Ms. Curry's class, the firm am of the law comes down on him in m e sort of
pfawf. As a new and innovative punishment, Ms. Curry makes senior Sean McNally hold his hand in the air hr
| entire period.

H this technique didn't d m the student into submission, she would take a worse measure-a

edi on American Art.

Fernando Quevedo

Michael Priore
setball 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2; Who's;
no's Who Among American High School
udents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;if you fail to prepare, prepare to
il-SHSoach Hansen

Keith D. Puro
Intramurals 1,2*3,4; SADD 4; Spirit
Committee 4; Italian Club 4. 'Solid gold
crown to shine, and will blind em like some
diamonds, I'm reclining in the sky an a
cloud with a silver lining." -RZA

Spanish NHS; Latin American Society
1,2,3,4; French Club 3; SADD 3,4; Science
Club 1; Intramurals 1.23,4; Chess Club 1;
Japanimation 3; Billiards Club 3,4; Paper
& Pen 4; Who's Who Among American
High School Students, "to thine own self
be true, and it must follow, as the night the
day, thou can'st not then be false to any
man." -Shakespeare

Ahmed R. Rashed
Wrestling 2,3,4; Science Team 2,3; NHS;
Chess Club 4; Islamic Club 2.3,4; Math
Team 2.3; Honor Pin 1,2,3; Silver Medal,
English 3. T am a Muslim and my religion
makes me against all forms of racism. It
teaches me to be for the rights of all
human beings, because my religion is a
natural religion, and the first law of nature
b self-preservation.' -Malcom X

Rene Roa Jr .
Football 1- Swimming 3,4; Chess Club
1.2,3.4; Billiards Club 3: Tie Club 2;
Fishing Club 4; Latin American Society 4;
Aviation Club 3.4; Multicultural Club 4.
â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Justice is the giving to each man what is
proper to him." ^Plato

EmmausTeam: PAC3.4: Petrean 2,3,4
Theme Editorial Assistant; SADD 3,4;
Philosophy Club 3,4; NHS: Honor Pin
1.2,3; Presidential Scholar; Gold Medal,
English 2; IFLA Latin Award; Eagle Scout.
"The Workers of the Society should have
only one foot touching the earth, the
other being always
raised to
begin a journey." -Constitutions of the
Society of Jesus

Peter Russo
Italian Club 2: Stage Crew 2.3.4 St
Manager. "In any case I'll be watchL
And if you're very lucky I might dropl
to say "hello" from time to time." -C

Papal Usher 3; HAP 1.2,3: Asian Club
1,2,3,4 Executive; French Club 3.4;
Japanimation Club 2.3,4; Stage Crew
3,4; Chess Club 1.2. "The young do not
know enough to be prudent, and therefore
they attempt the impossible-and
achieve it. generation after generation."
-Pearl S. Buck

During the Freshmon
Activities Fair,
senior Hick
Perseghin rallies up
the freshmon with a
pocket hill of tools.
The Stage Crew
needed a lot of
helping hands
throughout the year
with building sets
and moving them to
St. Peter's
College.

Alfred Sta. Iglesia
Indoor Track 1,2,3.4: Outdoor Track
1,2.3,4; Asian Club 1,2,3,4; Billiards Club
2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Intramurals
1.2.3,4; Ski Club 1; Dance Committee 4;
Honor Pin 1.2.3; Who's Who Among
American High School Students: National
Latin Exam 1 Cum Laude. "If you want,
then start to laugh; if you must, then start
to cry: be yourself, don't hide; just believe
in destiny.- -Enigma

While most seniors bought lunch at lisbon and Blimpie'
endurance
of their taste buds by ordering hot
and spic
demur a
medallion of General Iso's Chicken, M e Lor

Christopher M. Wilczek
Intramurals 1.2.3,4; HonorPin:2,3. "...it's
much too late you say...it;just goes to
show how wrong you can be.,.that
it's never too late to get up and go.â&#x20AC;?
--Robert Smith

Football 1,2; indoor Track 2.3,4; Outdoor
Track 1,2,34; Intramurals 1.2.3,4; Spirit
Committee 4: SADD 4; Italian Club 4;
German Club 3; Tie Club 1• "Life is an
everlasting game and it never ceases to
exist, only the players change." --GZA

Michael Adam Zevoteck
Soccer 1,2,3,4; Lacrosse Club 3.4; Spirit
Committee 4; W ho's Who Among
American High School Students. Not to
touch the earth - not to see the
sun- nothin' left to do but run, run, run."
-Jim

Morrison

Seniors

We pulled through once
again in our 125th year.
We
followed
in
the;
footsteps of the generations
of- jresfeiyears' and v B
achieved
our
most
important goals.
During
.the course of the year we
I realized how Important we
[are to each other We made
^difference in the lives of
| r classmates, teachers,
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mi m v rs

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Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to move on
with our lives We had a lot
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On Halloween, Mr. Oandorpb was surprisingly
absent, saying be m e down with the Hu.
But not to worry, Brandma Dandorpb Ulled in
lor him.
When asked about how it felt to be
back teaching in the classroom, Brandma
responded, "It felt invigorating!
You boys
know I taught my Kenny everything be knows."

of fun during our time at
Prep, but now we must
prepare for the summer,
colfege, and beyond
Things are going to be
dtffereftt?/ Our minds will
be filled with new places,
faces, and ideas. We will
have to make changes and
surroundtags,.' v Leaving is

not going to be easy.

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put a picture of
M r. m o t h
sleeping
in the
senior section,
and y o o 'te
p ro b a b ly
wondering why
we did
it ogm.
Well, we osk you
to tell
us one
good foosoB why
n o t.
fa this book, we
described St.
P ete r's with
m a y words,
However, we
think tbot this
p k tm sums It
op & one spectol
w ord: h e p .

In the closstoom, the
office, or on the Held,
Prep is ffS oboot being
with people, whether they
U
teachers or students.
Jb* Cm s Country fomSy
supported and cheered
each other on to vktory
o$ did senior date Jackson
and sophomore Pot
M c$om s.
On famous, the candle
represents God, the Hoty
Spirit.
It is important to
relate to the candle, in
order to fully understood
the Immoos experience.

Opening [ 175

However, even though the
time will come when we
have to leave Prep, it will
never leave us.

The friends

we make at Prep will be
there for us at the most
important moments of our
lives.

They will be there to

support us as we begin our
careers. They will be present
in the aisles during our
weddings.

They will be the

godfathers of our children.
The friendships that w e’ve
made and the memories that
w e’ve collected during our
stay at Prep w ill
Junior

RobAldridge

hod

students

guessing

all

day what he was supposed to be for
Halloween.
In fact, what we didn't know
was that he wasactually getting ready for a
complicated

chem

lab.

last a

lifetime.
It’s time to celebrate one
of the most successful years
in Prep history. We laughed,
we cried, we did our best
and we showed people what
the Prep Community is all
about.

Together,

we

celebrate our past, present,
/and future

fo r the Atumni Hop
'50s Banco, 5 special
m ki was ordered to
commemmte the l2Sth
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Fetor'S,
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photographer was able
to 0
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before it m s demoted.
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FAC members also had
the clmco to dance
m d mingle with
students from St.
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Senior fob Comie joins
the Congo line idtead
o f M o n Conti.

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Bright, once
every month, o
group of guys
from hop
expeiienced
Immaas.
Hm,
they celebrate
their relationships
with friends,
parents, and
Bod, and learn
more about the
sense of
community.
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he Freshman basketball
team’s record does notshow
the intensitythe team played
With during their season. Coach
John Irvine, who took overthe team
five games intothe season, wasable
to lead them to three victories. The
team finished with a decisive victory
over Hudson Catholic.
One of.the most difficult things
to do as a basketball coach is to
come into a program without any
previous knowledgeofthe program.
Coaches Ray Ortiz and Robert
Dubois did just that for the JV
basketball team. They masterfully
led them to a strong 13-5 season,
the team won its last seven games

including a strong 61-48 victory 12-3 record and the County posting the shutout. The team lost
over North Bergen.
Championship under their belt: The in the second round 6-3 to Tom's
The Prep Matmen enjoyed team finished third out of fifteen in. River East, to finish up the season.
another fine season under Coach fie Slits tournament Tim Sazon
Kevin Kelly, He led them to a 9-4 bowleda®2seriesJonathon Lugtu
record. The team made the state finished the bowiing season with a
tournament receiving a bye in the county best average of 203,
Mea Culpa. Michael Zevoteck,
first round. The team suffered a loss
Thevarsity hockeyteamfinished Brian McKenna, Martin Gaffney,
in the second round to Bergen a very hopeful season that indicates Robert Jordan, Pietro Barbieri, and
Catholic, 56-18. Winners for Prep a great potential in nextyear's team. Brian Wood were omitted from the
were Dave llaria, Mike Monaco, They went to the state tournament Varsity soccer picture. Kevin
Greg llaria, and Jason Monaco. As a but lost to Pingry 5-1 in the first McCloskey was omitted from the
highlight for the team Dave llaria round. After their tremendous effort Freshman basketball picture. Kevin
made the individual state against Pingry, the team moved on Fitzpatrick, not Kevin Mulligan, had
tournament, taking an impressive to the Hanchin Cup where they over 60 points in this year’s hockey
overall seventh place.
made it to the second round. The season. Finally, JeffreyAngermeyer
The Prep Bowiing team finished team beat Paramus Catholic 6-0 andJoe Baberwere both misspelled
one of its best seasons ever with a with freshman goalie Mike Manzo under their senior portraits.

his year was practiced diligently for
the inaugural five weeks before the
season for the first game.
team’s
St Peter’sPrep lacrosseThe
team. The members of existence was made
the lacrosse team possible through the
graduatedtothe “team" efforts of a few seniors
status after two years who started it as a club
1995
with
asaclub.Althoughonly in
a few members of the cooperatiifi from the
team had played administration and Fr.
before, the players had Keenan. Though a few
a very enthusiastic players had little or no
attitude and were experience, those at
extremely excited to every grade level took
take part in the leadership positions on
inaugural season. the team. With these
Underthe guidance efforts, the team can
of Head Coach Pat lock forward to a
Drennan, the players successful future.

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Jon-Poul
Coach

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Dan
Joe

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Gerard

HobCormio,

Kevin

Moran,

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Fisher,

Vivek

Gorofalo,

Gianni

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Shaun

Donates,
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Lacey,
Andrew

Joson
Singh,

Adrew
Bing,

Digeralmo,

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Tom

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Jon

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Kevin

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James
Tim

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Clock, Lou

Drennan.

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The lacrosse team gathers
around Coach Drennan before
their game against Seton
Hall Prep to go over some
last minute strategies.

Attackman Tom Parry
a New Providence
on his way to a
goal.
Despite
effort by Tom and
of the team,
ended in a

JyifirTgm : Cilfian
(62 strikeouts) and;
Sophomores Jack
Baker (2.87 :gRA)
andSteven .Jimenez
(54 strikeouts) were
major contributors.
Offensively, the
team struggfed
early in the season,
but later became an
offensive forceto be
reckoned w ith,
Senior Co-Captain
Seah!|ifcMaliy(.357
AVG) was often the:
catalyst for Prep's

At the playoff semtfiml match, starter Mike Wossong delivers a fastbaS to an w a m ll
Bayonne batter. Mike successfully delivered for the Mamders ova his fo l I
years

Second baseman
Sean McNally
makes a diving
attempt to tag out
an opponent from
Bayonne going hr
extra bases in the
playoff semifinals.
Teammates
congratulate
Kevin Coyle and
Dan England
after they score
on a double by
Sean McNally.
Despite the allout efforts of
the team, they
could not beat
Bayonne in the
semi-finals.

* Thanks toJeromePedersonfor the stats.

186/ Varsity Baseball

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The JV team
congratulates
Kevin Coyle
after he scores
one of the
team’ s 10
runs at the
game versus
North Bergen.
Coyle played so
well behind the
plate
at the JV
level that
Coach Urbanovich to the
Varsity team.
Freshman Ryan
Carrol lifts a
line drive into
right-center field
during a game
against Hudson
Catholic.
The
game was
played at Field
13 in Lincoln
Park.

| B s Winter
M m sports
QHffilcarrie t o i
close many Fresh
men started, to
perfect their skills
f t f the baseball
season.
fifty’
hopeful Freshmen
tried out for the
baseball team, but
only sixteen made
the fin al® !. With
captains:Joe (Man
and Nick Ujbanovich leading the
Way, the team was
destined
for
success.
The
Maraudersopened
the season by
crushing
St.
Bendict's Prep.
ChrisSmith showed
his talent early in
the season, by
hurling a no-hitter
for the Marauders:
that day. The team
continued with a
five game winning

streak. All in all, the
teafff finish®! with
a 13 3 record,
TKI year's JV
baseball program
fixSfc Peter's Prep
was a new team
with a newoutlook.
Under rookie Head
Coach Carmen
Spina,
the
Marauders were
lookingto establish
themselves as a
baseball power­
house.. W il the
combination offour
juniors,
and
tremendous talent
from sophomores,
the JV team was
ready.
The
Infield
mixed experience
andtalentaslnsuch
talentedjuniors Pat
Dragotti, John
Friend,
Dave
Tango, and Kevin
Coyle behind the
plate. TheJV team's

three man pitching
rotation consisted
of MarcusDonates,
Pete Amadeo. and
Jose Castancn.
Craig
Addeo.
DennisVailone, and
Jake Park proved
to beoneofthe best
outfields In Prep
history.
Coach Spina
stressed the unity
Ofthe sophomores
andjuniors, saying,
"We have to unite
and work together
tosucceed.* Atfirst
this was tough, but
the team overcame
it.
Both teams'
records show a
potential for even
more success next
year. These squads
are prepared to
make a run for the
county title next
year.

Standing at die plate, Ryan Carroll prepares to drive the ball deep into
the outfield Prep defeated Hudson Catholic with a score of 20-7.

Freshm an / JV Baseball 1187

® jjf i JjPith seven members fierce punch at tha tvro spot.
w M w Jp eff last yeaft fern Seniors Joe Hansen and J|m
iH R tB i fradBated, the Birch .dong with junior Matt
Pi 1;S97 Prep Gof Team, fed by Burlick contributed vital scores
O Coach Tim Caslin, worked hard ftjr |ie team throughout the
PQ
and :cng. Despitecoiti and wlgiy season. The surprise of the
conditions, early in Hie season, season was freshman Pete
the team came through with Visone, whose beautiful swing
and ability tesscore proved to be
s impressive and crucial victories.
crucial
tothegolfteam'ssuccess.
The
top
player
was
junior
Q
captain Don, Cymbor, scoring Sophomore Phil Vitanzo,
PQ
the team’s best individual score imprWing from: his freshman
of 38. Senior Rob ScalM, yea', also conlf&uted iome
although suffering from an early good scores, as w si asjuniors
season hack injury, provided a Rich Coiabraro and Carl

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as

Figueiredc. Hookies Rich
Florkiewicz, RayAddas,and Nidft
Cala gained valuable experience
and should prove ffi/be key
players in the future.
In a close match against Don
Bosco Prep, fte.golfteam proved
r a t i is finally a force to reckon
with. Alp, the W iilm shot a
169, which isthe .owestscore in
school history. Once again, the
team was fortunate enough to
play on some excellent courses,
Including Forest Hills F.C., which
became the team's norr.ecourse.

They also played at Echo LakJ
Obuntry Club, which was hostt J
She U.S. junior Amateul
Championship five years ago, I
As to :ftie triumphs of m
steadily improving golf team
CoachTim Caslin commented,"
was very impressed with the
qua!ity of play this year and ever
more importantly with the spiril
ofteamwork among the players!
the players didn't play
individually, but played as i
whole."

Rob Scnko
concentrates
for his shot
at the Ust
Course of the
Seton Hall
Match.
ms a
both on
golf team

Park Courts,
Paul Teddy
extends himself
while practicing
his serve.
Repetition and

DeBenedectis
uses his
strong
forehand to
successfully
return a seme.
Justin's game
proved to be
strong and
consistent this
year.

precision
contributed to
this team's
success.

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gj J i l l seniors, ffie tennis team
£
["M l again enjoyeda successful
o <; season. Forthesixth consecutive
w co year, the team qualified for the
§ ^ NewJersey Playoffs and reached
Sq £ the county finals against
^ ° Bayonne. The effort put into the
2 finals was great, but the team
” co iost
¥Tg g
Losing only one match all
H q season, junior Paul Teddy, who
“ kJ captured first place atthe HCIAA
*-> County Singles Championship,
c
played first singles for the team,
pq Junior Justin DeBenedectis and

Self / Tennis

seniorJason Casia playedsecond
and third singles, respectively.
inthe beginning ofthe season,
juniorTimSazon andsophomore
Matthew Hunton played first
doubles, whiiesophomoreJames
Amadeo and freshman Chris
Fernandoplayed seconddoubles.
Toward the end of the season,
they switched doubles, with
freshman Jeff Hughes often
playing "second" with Tim or
Matthew.
Coach Tony Crisall felt that
"The team has great personality,
and we know how to have fijn."

Alex Magallon,
Chester
Janiszewski,
James Koo,
Gerad Aro,
and Eric
Andres line up
in their
respective
defensive

At the JV
match versus
Bayonne,
Coach
Lanzalolto
draws up a
play. For
this year's
team,
organization

positions
against
Bayonne.
Despite much
opposition,
Prep bounced
back to win.

anil teamwork
were
instrumental
la their
winning record.

eterrninatior., guts, glory, the Week honors from theStarblood, sweat, and tears Ledger as well. The team was
led by their captain and only
are all adjectives to
senior, James Koo.
describe the 1997 St. Peter's
In the counties. Prep won
Prep Volleyball Team. The
Spikers compiledarecord of 17- their first match against Ferris,
but eventually lost to Memorial
5, finishingfourth inthe county.
They also earned a berth in the in the second round, in the
NJS1AA tournament. Prep
State Playoffs. This was, by far,
by
beating
the most successful season for qualified
Coiiir.gswcod
2-0,
but
then
lost
the
Volleyball
Team.
The towers ofthe teamwere to EastBrunswick, thebestteam
C.J .Janiszewski andEricAndres in the state at the time. Despite
who consistently smashed the this loss, Prep completed itsbest
ball, providing points and side season ever.
outs. Andres earned Player of

S t r e p 's
1997
jt^ M ls s io n Drive
hs
was once again
a great success. The
successes the Mission
Drive attained are a
great tribute to the
spirit of the Prep
community and the
school 's dedication to
helping others. All of
Prep’s homerooms
tried to outdo each
other, utilizing their
individual innovative
ways of raising funds
for a good cause.
With the money
raised
by each
individual homeroom,
combined with the
many Mission Drive
events, this year’s
drive accumulated
close to $15,000.
Almostall ofthisyear's
money was sent to
different third world
countries, and the rest
was sent to battle
world hunger, Mr.

Robert ZawistowsKI,
the moderator for the
Mission Drive staff
described the efforts
of the entire Prep
community as teylfe
the Mission Drive’s
"banner yean"
Once again,, 8a@
, Freshman Itomerooms raised the most
money, with a total of
about $3,000. Of all
the homerooms in the
entire school, Mr, Irv­
ine's freshmen raissl
the most, w ith
1948.25. Fr. Hoag
raised th# Secondmost, with just under
$700. Mr. Qubrule's
"Putt-for-Cash” ft the
library, com bined
with his "FoQsball
TGUrnamenf raised
the ftW highest to­
tals for the H ive, with
$679. Sr. Frances
raised $2,000 in the
30 hour famine.
For the third

(SM scu rofip ar, the
Student Council ran
their Royal Rumtste.
In this Missi&a iJrive

evi})|i PrepteaffiSind
clubs

giiJDpeted
each otter in
various events. The
Varsity Soccer team
emerged victorious,
and avoided tji,e
cheerleader pit, Tft®
lasers in the Royal
Rumble were forced
to walk through a pit
w here the Prep
cheerleadetidumpiS
a gross mixture i f
f e S on them. Other
Successful events
included Bovvlamania
and the Burger King
Gash-O-Las. All of
these
events,
combined with the
lAilngness of Prep
students to. donate
their time and money,
made this year's
M ission D rive a
tremendous success.

Freshman William Wichert
drops his balloons in the
lace of his team's failure
to the Tie Club at the Royal
Rumble, the most highly
attended event by Prep and
nonfrep students.
Mike Corandon orders bis
meal during the annual
Burger King CaslMn.
This
year's two Burger King
CasMHns raised
approximately $400.

With a disgusted expression, Anthony Feskin looks bock ot horrified teammates os be
roHs yet another gutterboll during Bowh-Monio.
This year's Bowhmonio, coordinated
by Mr. Zowistowski\ produced o great turnout from the Prep community.

1 9 0 / Mission Drive

Adventures in
Education

4s part of Mr. Ulfis's group at the Gettysburg National Park, Joe Facchini, Andrew Bucci,
Frank Tobias, Danilo Ramirez, and Matt Malitza, pose in front of a wartime cannon on the
battlefield. At the park, tourists can live out the exact locations of Civil War bottles.

BY: ED W A RD JA M E S M U LLIN S III

■ IjjSjp p 'Bay was
■jaf'composed of a
HO spectrum of
lavefits—soroe far
away, some nearby,
some exotic, some
p rm at,
some;
adventurous, and,
some calm and
relaxing—but at! of
them great fun.
The most popular
w en Mr. Gregory
Boyle's illilw a t e r
RaffingTrip, Mr. John
W ine's B i® Trip, and
Fr, TonyAzzarttfs Hall
of Fame Trip. Another
well attended trip was
M:r, B ill L illis ’s
Gettysburg Trip..
Others fccluded trips
feta w a tc l m uittaS
performances in New
York such as Candide
m&S&mp Thisyear’s
foster even had room
for the very exotic trip
to the Mfen factory,

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Mr. Irvine and Mr. Loria pose with ttieir group of mountain bikers. Ibis trip consisted of o long journey
that went through the woods, over hills, and into the city, lhough tired and sweaty at the end of the
journey, these Prep bikers were content to hove enjoyed the beauty and serenity of Mother Nature.

1C1,thatwasorganized
by
Mr.
Robert

Zswistowsfe i. T ill
large selection of trips
tied to satisfy flsetaste
of every' student :n the
school-, Thar® was
something for every
one. Whethertftatwas
tefloB o f yoga, there
was something for all.
Teachers
and
studentt alike took
part in these events.
Cfeaches Tony Crisaill,
Owen 1laveron, Chris
Lanzalotto, ,a®d Br.
Paul
Harrison
experienced the rapids
atthelM eW aterTrip
in their own boats
along
with
the
students. Those on the
trip found this very
PU jyenient
and
entertaining whes ft
came to the water
fights. Also, Mr. Irvine
and Mr. Loria biked

right along wtth the
students
and
Completed the trail,
Prep Dip is certainly
n ® just in the school
calendar to take up
space. It reinforces
what Prep feels about
communityoutside the
classroom. It builds
strong relationships
from situations that
cannot happen in the
classroom. Teacher/
student relationships
are
sometimes
strengthened when
they are throwing each
other into a freezing
river rather than
studying a subject. The
same
goes
for
relationships between
peers. It is the learning
that takes place
outside the classroom
that Is sometimes
more valuable than
any other kind.

At this year's
Whitewater Rafting Trip, Ryan Prime
and rear-man left
McPaithn look
obead to the oncoming rapids. It took a combination of
teamwork, steering, and communication to keep these rafts on course; the
absence

of

one

could launch

the

rafters

from their boats.

prep Day ll9 1

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£

Lnipis 13, the PrepBand
performed thair annual
Spring Concert in the
school cafeteria. With the help
ofthe stage crew, the cafeteria
was transformed into a hall fit
for the etegSfes. the land—.
composed oftheConcert,Jazz,
M Barili, and the Ouftar
'Quartet^playMBIKil! house..
Some of the musical
compositions that were under
the dteflfift of Mr. Roland

The Gurtar
Quartet of Ed I
Mullins, Juan I
Castro, Jason 1
Correia, and
Anthony
Murgolo

performed
under Mr.
Tom Dempsey.
This new
addition to
the Band
featured
solos by
each

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guitarist.
The Prep Jazz
Band
entertained the
audience with
rhythm and
blues in songs
like "Pink
Panther" and
"Harlem
Nights." Their
songs were
exciting and
"cool" (just
like those
"glasses”).
Backstage, right before the concert, Mr. Roland Jones gives the
Band a pep talk. He emphasized the importance of stage
posture and proper instrument tuning.

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11, 2. and 3 S t
[s College hosted
alumni, faculty,
, and familywho came
g out to support Prep's pro^ duction of Pippin. Director
u Jim Dondero was amazed at
-z; the reactions:
"I was very
<$ pleased at how the chorus and
^ the band sounded, and
£ thankful for the wonderful
w comments from the audience."
Jim Dondero and assistant
director Anthony jLoria
practiced for months with the
cast. Lisa Dondero took care

of choreography while Cathy
Sondetb handled costumes.
Nar.cy McGrath, a voice coach,
was hired to improve the qual­
ity of the singing. Roland
Jones directed tie Prep band,
bringing the music to life,
while Production Manager
Nfak Perseghin led the Stage
Crew.
Pippin was about a young
man and Ms search: for his
“Comer in the Sky. " Aftertrying
sex, war, and a revolution,
Pippin finally found true ful­
fillment in a life of simple love.

The widow
Catherine tries
to persuade
Pippin to live
on her farm
with her and
her son.
Catherine,
played by Uza
Villamaria, was

Pippin.

looking for satisfaction and fulfilment in his ffe, Pippin, played by
David Hassel, hopes to find them in women. Sex seemed completely
fulfilling at first, but Pippin eventually saw its emptiness and continued
his search.

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unsuccessful at
first in her
l| s
attempt to
domesticate I

The crew of
Pippin pose on
the St.
Peter's College
stage during
their dress
rehearsal.
Much of the
cast's and
band's success
came from the
practices held
the week
before the
show.

I

DeBenedectis
. and Matt
Montekone led
a group of
Prep students
and teachers
during the
Good Friday
Peace Walk,
i The walk m s
held along
\42nd Street in
Hen/ fork

heideaofjusticeandpeace given by Me. Kevtfi ‘Dbyte. The
at Prep spreads beyond Prep community continued its
■the classroom and into interests PaxChristibyattending
t-Teps Pax Christi chapter. aOn
screening of “Entertaining
Good Friday, the members Angels: TheDOTthy DayStory."
journeyed to 42nd Street inNew The success of the group was
York to. participate in the annual due in part not: Only to the
Peace Walk. Continuing in the dedicationofmoderatorWilliam
spirit of the walk, the Chapter Ford, but’ also to Tim CasHa
decidedtoorganizes “Peacewith Jorge Becerra,:Jon Dwyer, Jim
justiceWeek”atPrep. Attracting DeAngelo, andSillLillis. Mr. Dili
many students, tekhers, and ®mmert£d, "Pax Christi takes
administrators was the lessons Seamed in religion class
presentationonthedeath penalty andputsthemintotherealworld.”

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Christi chapters
carried crosses
during the
Stations of
the Cross in
New York.
Here, the
participants
responded to
a prayer at
Times Square.

Loria and John Palermo stop in front of the Port Authority
Terminal for a break during the Peace Walk. The Peace
started near the U.N. and ended at the Hudson River.

At an MCC
meeting, Paul
Fam records
ideas for an
upcoming
newsletter.
The group,
which was
founded this
year, worked
to promote a
|respect for all
cultures.

gheir flyers covered parts
of the school that mott:
people don't even know
t Morning announcements
of their meeting were read to
tired ears eachweek. The Multi
Cultural Club was a presence at
Prep this year. 1996-97 was
the “MCC's rookie” year and its
success may be credited to its
“seasoned veterans.” It was
founded' by seniors Craig
Suthammanont and Markis
.Abraham. They were soor.
joined by senior secretary Paul
Famandsenior board members
Cay Dailey, Robin Edwin, Roy
Maglori. and Mike Wassong.
With Dean of Students James
Collins moderating, the MCC
made an impact on the Prep
community.
Suthammanont
and
Abraham stated in their original
letter to the Prep community
that their purpose was to create
a club "Where students...could
better understand and respect
those with whom they live and
work each day. We Wanted
intercuitural differences to be
recognized as pride... We
wanted (the prep community)
to experience emotions and
ideas which they would not

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have felt otherwise: to learn
more about others, about the
world we live in, and about
ourselves; to take further steps
toward creating an ideal
community at Prep.”
The MCC hosted an open
discussion on prejudice in
December. Despite the MCC's
own doubts the meeting went
very well. Soon afterwards the
club began circulating its own
newsletter and distributing
articles and packets on
prejudice, ethnicity and
diversity in education. They
later held a follow-up
discussion on Interracial
relationships.
Senior and MCC member
Steve Harbace, in his article
“Help Wanted" (published in
the MCC’s newsletter in
January),, called for more
concern from the student,
body. Paul Fam, on the other
hand, was encouraged by the
level of participation, being
that the club was a “rookie."
“We raised the level of
awareness and set the stage
for greater things to come,”
agreed Suthammanont and
Abraham.

Jay Tuminaro joins the others in riding
the train. Other dance hits were the
"YMCA" and "Jump Around."

Dance experts,
Ms. Ana
Gordo and
Mr. Jim
Dondero, show
the others
how it's
really done on
the dance
floor.

At the Landmark, Rich Schubring, Anthony Fesken, and 0
Janiszewski dance with their lovely dates. It is obvious
from their smiles that they all had a good time.

1 9 4 / J u n ic r Activities

Junior
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BY: M A TT M O N T E L E O N E & M IK E T U LLY

hile many Sunday
afternoons during
Junior year were spent
Idoing homework, one
ternoon in May provided a pleasant
Setting for the Junior Ring Mass.
fesides the juniors and their families, faculty members were also
present to bless the rings as well as
to congratulate the juniors. Fr.
Azzarto organized the ceremony
and helped the juniors to select a
ring that would help them to remembertheirPrep experiences. The
one characteristic common to all of
fie rings was the classic red ruby.
|r, Azzarto handed the rings to the
juniors and after each ring was
blessed by a faculty member, the
parents placed the ring on their
son’s finger. Fr. Azzarto summed
up the importance of the rings by
commenting; 'The rings mark a
special transition from Junior to
Senior year.”
I. Four days later, the juniors as­
sembledtogetherfor their prom. As
the party buses and limousines ar­
rived at the Landmark in East
Rutherford, manyjuniors smiledwith

joy as they realized their longawaited Junior prom had: finally
arrived. Mike Strallow said, 'The
Sunday
af­ a great time: to get to­
prom was
gether with friends and have a
GREAT time.” Mr. Loria, afirst-year
teacher at Prep said "1danced like a
wild-man. These Prep kids know
how to have a good time. 1also had
a great time.” The Junior Prom
committee, led by moderator and
Organizer PatO'Grady, worked hard
to make the night a success. Don
Cymbor, a member of the commit­
tee, said “I'm glad it turned outto be
one ofthe best experiences many of
us have had at Prep,”
As.the night progressed, the Prep
juniors arrftheir dates, as well as
members ofthe faculty danced the
night away. The juniors had a
wonderful time, dancing the
“YMCA,” and watching Mr. Lillis'
rendition of the chicken dance.
Before thejuniors could catch tiigir
breath, it was already 12:30 a.m.
and it was time for the last dance.
Thepromgavethejuniorsthe chance
to spend a great time with friends,
dates, and faculty members.

At the Ring Mass,Mr. Jorge Becerra blesses
Benny Cuetoon the receipt of his new ring.
The receiving of a ring signifies that a junior will
soon begin the final year of his time at Prep.

At the Ring Massteachers bless juniors that
they have come to know well. Mr. Ullis
blesses Matt May, a student whom he first
met in his freshman religion class.

W

These proud
juniors show
off their newly
acquired rings
after the Ring
Mass.
Coach John
livine and the
administration
present the
Soccer MVP
award to Mike
Mara. He,
Don Cymbor,
and Ryan
Enrico were
the only
juniors to win
MVP awards
this year.

J u n lc r Activities 1195'

How SirwplE Life
W as
goes, It's (j& ni.'" He
emphasized thatfesaaiss
would recall in the futurt
that "Life was so simple at
that so many really
gared about Iftem as
individuals. Then, Chris
Bader, DaveSmith, and Paul
Madavi impersonated Fr.
AzzartO, Mr. Lillis, Mr.
RasloWsi^,, Mr. Ford, and
Mr. Irvine. All present: were
able to be themselves,joke
around, share stories,
reminisce in the true Prep
Spirit, and recognize how
simple life really is.
The next event took
place one week before:
graduation. The Senior
Prom was held on May27th
at the Westmount Country
Club 83 West Paterson,
where 123 seniors andtheir
dates took part in an
extravagant evening. Upon
arriving couples proceeded
into the tticktaii lounge,for
hors-d’oeuvres and at 8pm
went into the ballroom.
Students and faculty

meffiBfifsImmediatelytoflk
to the dan® floor to the
provided by DJ Dan from
Dan (The Man; Productions.
A dance-off and limbo
CffiSpetittonwasbettwhich
awarded fifty efeilar cash
prizes to the winners.
Ms. Ana Gareia and the
senior Prom Committee
coordinated She intricate
details to ensure a flawless
and memorable evening.
Ms. Garcia commented, “As
always, the prom was
exciting and enjoyable, but
this j®ar was especially
meaningful for me. 1 was
very Happy to have my
students?wepictures of us
as a group, as now I will
have these photosto ensure
fOHd memories in the
futim ” Jite r the couples
slow-danced to the final
song of the evening affi
graduallydepartedfrom the
dance floor, it was evident
May 27th would always
remain “One More Night”
to remember.

Table top dancer Craig Florkewicz entertains fellow peers at
the Senior\faculty dinner.
Craigs "antics" brought
about cheers and applause and thankfully no JUG!

[§ S S ] he Senior/Faculty
dinner is an
[B i opportunity for
seniors and faculty to
converse and im ply enjoy
the final days of the year.
It’s a time where the
strength of the friendships
between student! and
faculty becomes clearly
evident. It's a night that is
dedicated to the seniors.
For the dinner on May
12th, It® seniors selected
Frank
Drummonf,
Jonathan Hurtado, Sean
McNally, and Mr. Carl
DeLorenzo '67 as their
speakers. Frank and Stean
both expressed the sense
of community between
students and faculty at
Prep. As he ran through
tie cafe, slapping people's
hands, Senior Jonathan
Hurtado sparkedthe crowd
saying. "I call out your
names,.,because I love you
guys." Mr, DeLorenzo
stressed the importance of
the final week: "Once 1

M ar

4 cake is
symbol
o
achievement an
congratulations
Even better the
how it lookec
was how i
tasted.

At the Senior Mass on June 1, Ms.
Hellstrom cheerfully blesses Mario Clemente.|
She,along with other faculty, wished al the
to the sen'm .

Motivated by a cash prize, Bill Cunningham
demonstrates his acrobatic dancing ability.
Jhough the competition was tough, Bill finished
on top and fifty dollars richer!

Ms. Ana Garcia welcomes senior Rene Verano
and his date as they arrive at the senior prom.
Besides organizing and coordinating the prom,
Ms. Garcia was also responsible for ensuring
that all had a good time.

During the theme
song, "One More
Night," Roy
Maglori and his
date hold each
other tightly. This
song set the
mood for the
entire night.

Tiying to out-do Billy Cunningham's performance,
Darren Miller and Mike Monaco (upside down)
stoop to crazy antics and expressions. Though
unsurpassed in the originality department, they
could not take home the cash.

During another prom night competition, Dale Kim
fails to make it under the limbo stand. Coming
in behind Dale was Billy Cunningham who
wanted to increase his cash winnings.

Senicr Activities

Celebrating the
119th

WSSSM|

BY: S T E P H E N K A Y IA RO S

igs^raduation is a
i|i |bj time- tc celeIftjpbrate. It sym'Mizasanewbcgin
ning-a time Id go
into tie world and
faceanewchallange.
All 174 grad iilSi
marched in proces­
sion to the hymn
"Pomp and Circum­
stance.” After the in­
vocation from Fr.
Azzarto. SJ, and Mr.
Raslcwsky's words
of welcome, senior
Markis Abraham de­
livered his welcome
speech,wherehediscussed howhenever
feltthreatenedbyrac­
ism at Prep. Instead,
he felt comfortable
and part of a family.
Immediately fol­
lowing Abraham’s
speech, academic
awards were given
out. The two most
special awards were!
saved for last: the
Rev. Francis Shalloe

Award was giyehlB
Craig
Suthammangfit and i *
Jesu it Secondary
Education
tion Award was
awarded ex aeqtia
11
Jeffrey
Anaermc-yer and
Thomas Spataro.
Class Speaker,
Craig
Suthamrr.anont, ‘teashed
upon three crucial
Pffnolples in his
speech-*® live gen­
erously, to act con­
sciously
and
conscMously, and
to live passionately.
Following Craig's
speech Fr. Keenan,
S J introduced pe
main speak®*for the
evening, Fr. Joseph
Towle, SJ, '53, di­
rector of the St
IgnafiuiAcademy in
the Brcrix. With tears
in his eyes, he remi­
nisced about f e
;uniqueness of Prep

through intimate
and humorous sto-

te
The Bene Merepti
Award was given to
®r. Paul Harrison S i
for twenty years of
'outstanding sen/ice
to frssPtip commu­
nity. Next, eight 3t
IgnatiosAwardswere
presented to distin­
guished Alumni of
the Prep, which in­
cluded Fr. Towte^ Fr.
Cregan, SJ, and Mr,
Kcsyk. Afterwards,
the seniors received
their diplomas.Four
yearsofwafflngwere
all made worthwhile
in one night. Then:,
in the Hue Prep tra­
dition, the seniors
ended the ceremony
by singing W ide
and dory,” the Alma
Mater, They addi­
tionally proclaimed,
"...the gifts you have
given we shall never
forget!”

Finally reaching his high
school goal, Mario Clemente
proudly receives his diploma;
the symbol of his Prep
career. At this moment of
ultimate accomplishment,
family members beamed witi
pride and love.
The first row of the senior \
class stands with the
assembly for the Invocation I
in the traditional white
tuxedos. This lucky row wa\
the first to get their
diplomas, though they
initially missed their cue to
line up.

The graduation was not just a time to award the seniors. Br.
Paul Harrison, S I, receives the Bene Merenti award for more
than 20 years of exceptional service tothe Prep. Br. Paul was
an example of faith and devotion for this class of seniors.

moment ous
occasfcn.
The
celebration was held
a!St Aedan'sCtarch
in Jersey City.. The
celebrant
was
Afcfebishop Theo­
dore McCarrick. The
entire
school
community came
together for the
liturgy to recognize
the accomplish­
ments the Jesuits
have made. Also
present
were
families, friends, and
faculty. Mr. Frank
Briamonte expressed
hisdelightatthegreat
number i f people
that "came out to be
part of the spiritual

ce l a&ra-tien,
ftonortirg
the
traditions: and values
that St. Peter’s Prep
holds dear;’*
Under the efforts
of Mr. Briamonte,
preparations initially
began InSeptember.
Theieightweeksprior
to the niss saw the
alumni
office
basicity “bringing it
all togettat,* To Fr.
Keenan,
the
signifigar.ee of the
Anniversary was fe
"strengthen the bond
of the Prep family."
Manyfaculiywnoare
alumni felt family
Connections to the
Prep. An example i
Mr. Rawslowski,
whs said,"! reminds
you thatyH are part
of a great institute,
one that has made a
difference inpeoples’
lives.”
As part of the
125th Celebration
festivities, a new
event, the Fun Fes:
was coordinated.

Students, faulty,
parents, and alumni
congregated
at
Grand & Warren for
a Marik party. The
main attraction was
the Dunking
Funseekers lined up
to gettheir chance to
dunk Mr. Haveron,
Mr. Lillis, Mr. Imns,
Br. Paul, Mr. Ronan,
and Mr, Raslowsky.
Also, The Classroom
Revisited attracted
alumni and stu­
dents to classrooms
taught by current
teachers
and
alumni.
The
Parents’ Association
provided food to
satisfy everyone's
appetite.
All •
proceeds from the
50/50 Raffle and
the Dunking. Booth
went to the Mission
Drive, Aftough the
sun never came out
and, towards the
end, it began to
drizzle the Prep Fun
Fest was a “shining”
success.

A cold Mr. Roslowski
prepares himself for yet
another dip into the tank
at the Prep Fun Fest. He
was one of six faculty
members who volunteered
their time and health for
the Dunking Booth.
During the 125th Mass at
; St. Aedon's Church, Fr.
Hoag administers the blessed
wine to the community.
I Those attending the mass
were bound by religion and
tradition.

Mr. Collins shows off his form at the free throw tine. He, along with others of the
Prep community, enjoyed a game of hoops at the First Annual Fun Fest.